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SM08 XMH

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,269 mi
Last recorded170,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XMH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 170,269 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 165,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 155,063 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 130,456 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 130,007 miles

Brake pads are getting low all 4

Corroded brake discs all 4

Corroded underside components:Exhaust,rear axle with supporting bar,rear brake pipes,rear springs and shock absorbers.Front:springs and lower suspension arms also are corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 129,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside dirty (1.1.11 (c))

various body suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 128,944 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 122,030 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,821 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 100,548 miles

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,880 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,889 miles

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

O/S/R tyre mishaped

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,889 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre slightly mishaped

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 49,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XMH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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