MOT Status
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194,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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
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))
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]
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
handbrake cable in poor condition
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear hand brake cable in poor condition
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear hand brake cable in poor condition
slight wear to both front brake discs
some slight surface corrosion to bothrear brake discs
exhaust centre pipe is corroded and modified slightly
slight discolouration to both front and rear brake discs
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
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
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
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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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