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RF08 UVW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,905 mi
Last recorded117,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 UVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 117,905 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 117,788 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 101,480 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,336 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 83,336 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,344 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 65,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,095 miles

Central Rear rear seat cover fitted not allowing full inspection of centre seat belt

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2020 50,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 38,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,604 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,074 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/split but not exposing chords

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check headlamp aim

Fail 11 Jul 2016 31,074 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/split but not exposing chords

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check headlamp aim

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,656 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 23,455 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,264 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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RF08 UVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF08 UVW, 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 RF08 UVW registered?

RF08 UVW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is RF08 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 UVW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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