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NV08 UTC

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,195 mi
Last recorded143,195 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 UTC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 143,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 143,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 143,126 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 131,434 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 131,434 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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,436 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 111,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 111,152 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,098 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,352 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 83,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,947 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,947 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,245 miles

both front tyre tread depth low abnormally worn

nearside front tyre cut to sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2012 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre tread depth low abnormally worn

nearside front tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,060 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,924 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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NV08 UTC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NV08 UTC, 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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NV08 UTC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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