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PE08 UVU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,620 mi
Last recorded175,620 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 UVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 175,620 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 173,271 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear brake discs show corrosion

headlamps misty

Pass 23 Oct 2023 170,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

subframe rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2023 170,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

subframe rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 165,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2022 165,134 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2021 158,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 147,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 147,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 137,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 119,786 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 101,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 101,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,610 miles

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)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,994 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,807 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,408 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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PE08 UVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PE08 UVU, 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 PE08 UVU registered?

PE08 UVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is PE08 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 UVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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