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SM08 ULU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,187 mi
Last recorded86,187 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ULU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 86,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at axle mount/bush area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at axle mount/bush area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system slightly loose

Fail 9 Sep 2025 86,187 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at axle mount/bush area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at axle mount/bush area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system slightly loose

Pass 9 Sep 2024 82,355 miles

rear axle/suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2024 82,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear axle/suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 78,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 73,129 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 55,383 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,666 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,050 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 36,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 32,442 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,159 miles

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 21 May 2012 23,622 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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SM08 ULU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM08 ULU, 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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SM08 ULU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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