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SW08 EYV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,446 mi
Last recorded140,446 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 EYV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 140,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 133,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 133,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 117,270 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,648 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,801 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,505 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,920 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 70,920 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 67,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,103 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,087 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs are in poor condition

rear brake discs are pitted

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 EYV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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