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SW08 XOE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,121 mi
Last recorded137,121 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 XOE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,121 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS&OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 131,530 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 131,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2023 120,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in Nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 111,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 96,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,107 miles

Nearside Front chip on screen

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,084 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 28,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,722 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 XOE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SW08 XOE, 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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What year was SW08 XOE registered?

SW08 XOE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SW08 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 XOE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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