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PY08 NWV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

213,504 mi
Last recorded213,504 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 NWV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 213,504 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 202,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 202,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 187,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 187,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 179,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CORRODED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CORRODED (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 173,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 154,388 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 141,870 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,606 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,794 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 85,794 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,855 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,083 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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PY08 NWV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY08 NWV, 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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PY08 NWV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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