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VU08 BNV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 105,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 105,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 97,894 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 97,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,195 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 91,195 miles

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

Rear Boot lid component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,345 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 81,345 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,466 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 77,466 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,662 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,680 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,536 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,534 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,078 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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VU08 BNV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VU08 BNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU08 BNV registered?

VU08 BNV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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