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SW08 EYP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,330 mi
Last recorded201,330 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 EYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 201,330 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle underseal

Fail 10 Feb 2025 200,346 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing n/s/f ball joint locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective o/s/f ball joint locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r inner sill excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Feb 2024 177,994 miles

Axel heavily corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under body heavily corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 164,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2023 164,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 154,711 miles

heat sheild at fuel tank missing

oil leak around enine area

play in n/s/f inner arm

suspension/ underbody corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,976 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,293 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,288 miles

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,982 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 49,982 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear archdamaged

Pass 5 May 2014 41,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2014 41,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 37,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,515 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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SW08 EYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW08 EYP, 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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SW08 EYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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