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SV08 AYN

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 AYN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 159,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 159,349 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 157,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 155,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2023 153,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 129,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 123,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,135 miles

Front both front Shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 104,135 miles

Front both front Shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edges

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,037 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2018 83,131 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner and outer edges - recommend wheel alignment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished - recommend replace

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,473 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,339 miles

Rear wiper rubber torn

Seat covers fitted to rear seats covering centre seat belt so not fully inspected

Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,406 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,864 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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SV08 AYN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV08 AYN, 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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SV08 AYN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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