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SA08 MOF

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,323 mi
Last recorded186,323 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 186,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 180,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 180,710 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 175,742 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but has a double sill

Fail 12 Oct 2023 175,742 miles

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

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but has a double sill

Pass 10 Oct 2022 165,514 miles

Nearside front cv boot slightly split

Pass 13 Oct 2021 155,333 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,588 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 123,802 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 123,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 117,500 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 117,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 110,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,581 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,883 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,396 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,793 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 49,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,841 miles

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

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

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 MOF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SA08 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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