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SO08 UCF

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,978 mi
Last recorded73,978 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 UCF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,978 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 73,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack ball joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack ball joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,810 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,385 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,461 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 42,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,453 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,452 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,658 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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SO08 UCF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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