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SA08 HMZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HMZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,150 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 88,150 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 69,185 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,590 miles

Exhaust system corroded in various areas

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,649 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 65,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,327 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,488 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 61,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,802 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,844 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,954 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 35,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,373 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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SA08 HMZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 SA08 HMZ, 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 SA08 HMZ registered?

SA08 HMZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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