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V55 AMA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,431 mi
Last recorded168,431 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 AMA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 168,431 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 168,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 164,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 162,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 160,847 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged cracks appearing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 155,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 149,808 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 146,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Mirror Slightly Cracked

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,433 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,108 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,074 miles

1, o/s/f tyre inner side wall low

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,825 miles

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)

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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V55 AMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V55 AMA, 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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V55 AMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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