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MM08 AEA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,706 mi
Last recorded77,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 AEA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trialing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet inoperative , sufficient water being applied to screen from Nearside jet

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,308 miles

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

Offside Front washer jet inop, ns provides sufficient fluid

Fail 25 Jun 2019 74,308 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front washer jet inop, ns provides sufficient fluid

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,607 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 70,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 59,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,087 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 35,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MM08 AEA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM08 AEA, 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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MM08 AEA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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