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SO08 UCE

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

257,383 mi
Last recorded257,383 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 UCE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 257,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 257,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 255,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 252,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 249,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 246,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 242,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 232,399 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 214,402 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 188,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 168,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 146,580 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 146,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,087 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,119 miles

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

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

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 UCE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SO08 UCE, 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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What year was SO08 UCE registered?

SO08 UCE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is SO08 UCE safe to buy?

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