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MV08 HNY

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,495 mi
Last recorded113,495 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HNY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 113,495 miles

exhaust gasket not fitted correct and leaking

f/o/s shocker leaking fluid

Fail 24 Jul 2026 113,475 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

exhaust gasket not fitted correct and leaking

f/o/s shocker leaking fluid

Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,438 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 108,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 103,080 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 103,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in tyre will repair if no damage inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,176 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,692 miles

Covers fitted

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame and torsion bar.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,663 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,169 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2018 78,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 55,589 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,236 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,385 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat - Unable to fully inspect seat and seat belt

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 HNY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HNY, 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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MV08 HNY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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