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VEZ 3148

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests40 (26 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

266,657 mi
Last recorded266,657 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 3148
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 266,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 263,786 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

off side rear discs worn/pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 256,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel arch liner adrift

Offside Front wheel arch liner adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle, axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides of vehicle, corroded shock absorber housings

Fail 1 Oct 2024 256,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel arch liner adrift

Offside Front wheel arch liner adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle, axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides of vehicle, corroded shock absorber housings

Pass 2 Oct 2023 252,183 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 252,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 247,008 miles

Both nearside and offside inner steering arm joints has slight movements in them

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corrosion

slight oil leak from the gearbox unit

Pass 1 Oct 2021 241,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 241,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 238,534 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 238,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S N/S ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 230,145 miles

NS and OS steering arms have slight play

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 229,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

NS and OS steering arms have slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2019 217,483 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 217,479 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 217,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 210,531 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 210,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 201,505 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 201,468 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 201,057 miles

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

Front cross membrer bend

Offside Front offside fog light colored with paint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 88,772 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced reinforcement bar seriously damage it (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front cross membrer bend

Offside Front offside fog light colored with paint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 191,290 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 191,290 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 175,215 miles

zero emissions hybrid

Pass 18 Sep 2017 174,517 miles

Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn both sides (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 174,517 miles

Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn both sides (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,846 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 155,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,870 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 133,353 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,568 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,094 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,931 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 78,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,755 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,755 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 44,237 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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VEZ 3148 is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VEZ 3148, 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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VEZ 3148 is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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