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ST08 SVG

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,453 mi
Last recorded163,453 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 SVG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 163,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 147,436 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 147,436 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 145,302 miles

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

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

Underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,337 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 121,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 116,899 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSSHES WORN + STARTING BONDING FAILURE

LEVEL SENSOR ARM BROKEN

R/N/S TYRE PUNCTURED

Fail 16 Dec 2022 116,859 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSSHES WORN + STARTING BONDING FAILURE

LEVEL SENSOR ARM BROKEN

R/N/S TYRE PUNCTURED

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,486 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 104,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,442 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 90,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,325 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,958 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 74,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 64,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,407 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 55,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,421 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 35,641 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 35,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 12 May 2011 22,939 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracks around outer edge of sidewalls

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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ST08 SVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ST08 SVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST08 SVG registered?

ST08 SVG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is ST08 SVG safe to buy?

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