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SM08 VDV

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,719 mi
Last recorded185,719 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VDV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 185,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wipers slight smearing with windscreen

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 175,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 158,895 miles

Engine management Light ON

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,469 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front bumper slight damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2017 135,469 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front bumper slight damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,829 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper slight damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2017 132,829 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper slight damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,381 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 112,381 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on the outer edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,491 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread M (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,292 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 VDV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM08 VDV, 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 SM08 VDV registered?

SM08 VDV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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