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SC08 VUA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

301,298 mi
Last recorded301,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 301,298 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 301,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 299,999 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 299,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 298,756 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 264,866 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 264,859 miles

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r 60 n/s/r 55 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 218,160 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 218,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 184,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 184,282 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 184,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 173,127 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 172,319 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 152,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 151,760 miles

Nearside Front Head light faded.

Offside Front Head light faded.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,839 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,479 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,417 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,588 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 58,447 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,295 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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SC08 VUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 SC08 VUA, 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 SC08 VUA registered?

SC08 VUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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