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RO08 GZV

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,286 mi
Last recorded210,286 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 GZV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 210,286 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 210,285 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 317,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 287,427 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 253,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 253,015 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 208,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worn/split/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 208,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and ball joint covers damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image - lens needs polishing?? (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and ball joint cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image - lens needs polishing ?? (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worn/split/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 176,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 160,711 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 148,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,253 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 84,253 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 82,221 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 82,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,341 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,059 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,201 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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RO08 GZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO08 GZV, 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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RO08 GZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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