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S14 PEW

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,518 mi
Last recorded147,518 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 PEW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 147,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 140,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 133,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 133,662 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 133,604 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 114,966 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield / under fuel tank insecure

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

n/s/f top corner / screen damaged

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 114,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield / under fuel tank insecure

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped

n/s/f top corner / screen damaged

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 108,735 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 102,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2019 102,599 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,005 miles

N/S/F wheel trim missing

O/S/F tyre worn the inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,005 miles

N/S/F wheel trim missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn the inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,613 miles

Both front wipers streaky

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

N/S mirror casing broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,002 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn very low on inner and outer edges also their is a cut across the tread on the n/s/r

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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S14 PEW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S14 PEW, 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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S14 PEW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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