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SG08 BSY

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,883 mi
Last recorded128,883 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BSY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 128,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,299 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2023 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2022 122,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,167 miles

all vehicle under body heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,352 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged jacking point

Nearside Rear sill damaged jacking point

Offside Front sill damaged jacking point

Offside Rear sill damaged jacking point

Pass 22 Apr 2019 110,023 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper slight damaged

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under neath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,787 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 94,263 miles

All brake discs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,659 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,567 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,567 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 14 Apr 2014 66,126 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,126 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 43,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,569 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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SG08 BSY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SG08 BSY, 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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SG08 BSY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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