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MV08 DVG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,768 mi
Last recorded160,768 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DVG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 160,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 159,397 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath in various places.

Pass 19 Aug 2024 157,597 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 130,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 126,665 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,818 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 120,818 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,331 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 116,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,159 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 110,159 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 90,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,523 miles

Advise front brake disc's corroded

Advise front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,740 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,020 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,834 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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MV08 DVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MV08 DVG, 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 MV08 DVG registered?

MV08 DVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is MV08 DVG safe to buy?

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