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SM08 VDZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

365,446 mi
Last recorded365,446 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VDZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 365,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 344,056 miles

both side rear side chassis surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Dec 2022 343,016 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 323,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear chassis surface corrosion.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 310,589 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side rear side chassis to rear axle surface corrosion.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 310,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side rear side chassis to rear axle surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 290,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 272,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2017 255,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 239,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 222,545 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 205,696 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 196,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 187,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 176,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 154,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 132,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,674 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 VDZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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