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RF08 UVZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,170 mi
Last recorded190,170 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 UVZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 190,170 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 190,170 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 185,567 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 185,567 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2024 182,083 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 181,895 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))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 173,866 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 163,542 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 163,542 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 155,021 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2021 68,445 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2020 149,749 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 144,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 136,099 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 128,102 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 117,142 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,896 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 104,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 93,284 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 80,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,614 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,853 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 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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