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SA08 MTF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,245 mi
Last recorded179,245 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 179,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 173,811 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 167,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 161,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 156,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 143,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,196 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 103,434 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 103,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,828 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)

Pass 23 May 2016 78,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,934 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,934 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,629 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 63,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,309 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,991 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,928 miles

Front discs corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,939 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 MTF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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