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RA57 PDX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 PDX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 87,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2024 76,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,124 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 65,124 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,957 miles

Front and Rear suspension has extensive surface corrosion

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,636 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,040 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,111 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,689 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 21,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PDX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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