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RO08 XBA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,601 mi
Last recorded83,601 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 72,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 43,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,928 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 29,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,529 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,242 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,327 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 XBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO08 XBA, 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 RO08 XBA registered?

RO08 XBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RO08 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 XBA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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