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SM08 XME

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

309,494 mi
Last recorded309,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 309,494 miles

General rust underneath

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 306,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

diff. bearing noisy both front wheels

Fail 14 Jun 2022 306,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

diff. bearing noisy both front wheels

Pass 1 Apr 2021 290,323 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 290,266 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 276,210 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 276,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 261,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 261,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 236,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damage

Nearside headlight slight deteriation on lense

Fail 19 Sep 2019 235,528 miles

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

Nearside headlight slight deteriation on lense

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 204,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 175,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 148,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 131,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,938 miles

rear discs slight corosion

Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs slight corosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,663 miles

Dent(S) in nearside sill

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

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)

horn unit insecure (front)

oil leak (minor)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,250 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)

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,919 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,775 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 XME is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XME, 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 XME is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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