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SY08 CVE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,381 mi
Last recorded125,381 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 CVE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 125,381 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 125,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion all underneath

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,112 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 117,109 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 109,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,166 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 104,166 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,749 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 99,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,188 miles

front pads worn

Fail 12 Aug 2019 95,186 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front pads worn

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn 3mm

inner front discs / pads worn

Fail 2 Aug 2018 90,069 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside 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 tyre worn 3mm

inner front discs / pads worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,909 miles

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,563 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,563 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,786 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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SY08 CVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SY08 CVE, 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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SY08 CVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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