MOT Status
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190,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Front both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Front both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor in condtion/pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear metal brake pipe section by rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear metal brake pipe by rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fuel filler breather metal pipe by tank rusty but not leaking
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor in condtion/pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear metal brake pipe section by rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear metal brake pipe by rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fuel filler breather metal pipe by tank rusty but not leaking
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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RF08 UVZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UVZ, 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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RF08 UVZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 August 2008.
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