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SA08 MMA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

213,686 mi
Last recorded213,686 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 MMA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 213,686 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 213,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 190,874 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 190,874 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 171,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 156,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 136,749 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 136,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 126,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 126,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 126,294 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 118,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,004 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,243 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 MMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MMA, 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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SA08 MMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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