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SM08 XMW

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,361 mi
Last recorded152,361 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XMW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 152,361 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all 4 side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 152,361 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all 4 side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 147,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns/os (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 147,001 miles

Front Position lamp not working ns/os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns/os (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,753 miles

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

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

both front headlight lenses dull

engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

vehicle underside has slight corrosion visible

Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 144,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 143,671 miles

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

rear axle level sensor broken

slight corrosion noted on underside and suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2023 143,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle level sensor broken

slight corrosion noted on underside and suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 131,872 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 131,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,848 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 128,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,456 miles

heat shied loose

Fail 25 Jul 2018 115,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear exhaust corroded plus slight blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shied loose

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,569 miles

nearside front to rear pipe has slight corrosion

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 108,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

nearside front to rear pipe has slight corrosion

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,988 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 May 2011 35,316 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 XMW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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