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OW08 ZSV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZSV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,995 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 100,053 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All around near suspension area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,155 miles

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension area

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,537 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,537 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15v (distorted out of shape ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16v (distorted out of shape ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,255 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 79,255 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,566 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,453 miles

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

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

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

light cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,478 miles

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

light cracking in rear tyre treads

Pass 31 May 2012 39,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,925 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OW08 ZSV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OW08 ZSV, 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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OW08 ZSV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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