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RA57 OZW

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

220,143 mi
Last recorded220,143 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 OZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 220,143 miles

Lower fuel tank heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper slider corroded/rubber missing

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 213,202 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 4 Sep 2025 213,188 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 2 Sep 2024 207,067 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack not in drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 207,067 miles

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

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack not in drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 194,923 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated throwing grease past clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 177,426 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 177,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 163,986 miles

Headlights poor condition, poor beam image.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 138,320 miles

Head light lenses poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,494 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,468 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,644 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,086 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,422 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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RA57 OZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA57 OZW, 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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RA57 OZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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