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RA08 UOX

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,328 mi
Last recorded125,328 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UOX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 119,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2023 116,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 111,411 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 105,946 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 102,455 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 23 Apr 2019 97,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear markers 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 93,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear markers 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing the screen (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,550 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,139 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,613 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,818 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,527 miles

1/. Carpet mat in driver's footwell is not secured. Please consider a method of securing it, removing or replacing with mats that will secure in place, as there is a danger of mat moving forwards and fouling pedals.

2/. Both front tyres although good tread, wearing on outer edge almost to tread wear indicators

3/. Both rear tyres wearing down to tread wear indicators on outer edge. Monitor and replace when necessary

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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RA08 UOX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric 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 RA08 UOX, 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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RA08 UOX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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