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SF08 VUE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,410 mi
Last recorded134,410 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VUE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 134,410 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front slightly dented

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,978 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,973 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 120,970 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 114,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 108,663 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,556 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,834 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 101,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 90,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside. Tyres also low on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 90,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside. Tyres also low on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside - Off the scale. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,387 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 46,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 23,206 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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SF08 VUE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF08 VUE, 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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SF08 VUE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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