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SO08 GZZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,918 mi
Last recorded129,918 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 GZZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 129,918 miles

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 122,218 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 112,769 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 112,165 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust section support rubbers broken.

front brake disc's corroded

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside tyre perished & outer wall some damage (kerbed)

offside rear tyre excessively bold edges & perished & nail in tread.

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 109,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,606 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 105,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,281 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,178 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 97,178 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both wheels (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 71,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has slight damage outter side wall

off side front tyre tread close to 2.5mm tread

Fail 14 May 2013 71,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has slight damage outter side wall

off side front tyre tread close to 2.5mm tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,482 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SO08 GZZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SO08 GZZ, 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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SO08 GZZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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