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SEZ 7178

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,394 mi
Last recorded147,394 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 7178
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 147,394 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 142,043 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,987 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothsides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 133,740 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 121,741 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 121,741 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,384 miles

front brake disc lipped and worn not weakened

rear brake disc worn not weakened

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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SEZ 7178 is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SEZ 7178, 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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SEZ 7178 is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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