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VA08 BZC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,788 mi
Last recorded194,788 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 BZC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 194,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 186,854 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 186,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 175,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 175,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 164,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 150,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2021 138,125 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 129,078 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Handbrake outer cable poor condition [by exhaust]

Pass 23 May 2019 115,496 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2018 102,203 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 102,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,154 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2017 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,543 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,252 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs

some slight surface corrosion to bothrear brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,657 miles

exhaust centre pipe is corroded and modified slightly

slight discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 3 Jul 2012 33,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre pipe is corroded and modified slightly

slight discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,072 miles

both front tyres are feathering on outer edges

front brake discs are slightly worn, rear brake discs are discoloured

small cut in offside rear tyre but not to cords, repaired puncture caused by nail

waterpump leaking coolant, residue all over engine

Fail 4 Jul 2011 24,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are feathering on outer edges

front brake discs are slightly worn, rear brake discs are discoloured

small cut in offside rear tyre but not to cords, repaired puncture caused by nail

waterpump leaking coolant, residue all over engine

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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VA08 BZC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA08 BZC, 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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VA08 BZC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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