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SH57 VZE

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,494 mi
Last recorded52,494 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 VZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 51,122 miles

offside rear corroded below Battery tray

Pass 17 Mar 2023 47,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 44,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,885 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 25,281 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,495 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 20,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,065 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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SH57 VZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SH57 VZE, 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 SH57 VZE registered?

SH57 VZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is SH57 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 VZE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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