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VX08 UYH

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

224,030 mi
Last recorded224,030 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UYH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 224,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 224,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 202,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 163,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 100,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,959 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 91,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,351 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,125 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,609 miles

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

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,244 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,142 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VX08 UYH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VX08 UYH, 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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VX08 UYH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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