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MK08 EBU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,387 mi
Last recorded131,387 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,657 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,371 miles

Rear Tyres cracking.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,776 miles

rear tyres cracking tred

Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,501 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 25,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,476 miles

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 EBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EBU, 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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What year was MK08 EBU registered?

MK08 EBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is MK08 EBU safe to buy?

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