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MK08 DZP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

305,344 mi
Last recorded305,344 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 DZP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 305,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 300,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 293,208 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 292,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 291,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 284,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 279,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in n/f steering arm

Pass 9 Jun 2018 269,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 251,528 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 251,518 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 214,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 184,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 159,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 133,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 115,136 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 98,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 78,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,914 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 42,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,493 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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MK08 DZP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 DZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK08 DZP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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