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SA08 ZDL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,931 mi
Last recorded92,931 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZDL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 92,931 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 92,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 92,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,342 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,777 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 85,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper torn but still clearing windscreen

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% imabalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,172 miles

both rear tyre cracked on side walls

Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,877 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,387 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 ZDL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other 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 ZDL, 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 ZDL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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