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V43 EUF

2008 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2018 104,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,583 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to connector (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to connector (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 103,550 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear by connector (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connector (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside complete mirror missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear metal brake pipes at tee peace corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,592 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

nearside rear view mirror missing

offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism poor

offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

rear over axle brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

nearside rear view mirror missing

offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

rear over axle brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Pass 19 May 2015 96,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 96,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 92,873 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

fuel filler neck and breather pipe corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 92,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracked

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

fuel filler neck and breather pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 90,242 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 90,224 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 15 May 2012 87,832 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses started to fade.

front brake discs corroded.

fuel tank started to corrode.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,681 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both n/s and o/s headlamp lenses started to fade.

front brake discs corroded.

fuel tank started to corrode.

Pass 26 May 2011 85,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 84,330 miles

brake fluid level low

front pads low

Fail 21 May 2010 84,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

brake fluid level low

front pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 80,094 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 79,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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V43 EUF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V43 EUF, 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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V43 EUF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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