2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Other · DE08 UEK
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, other). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 170,393 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE08 UEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 170,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE08 UEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Prius (DE08 UEK) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
DE08 UEK Mileage History
- 13/07/2024149,312 mi
- 17/07/2025159,487 mi+10,175 mi
- 18/07/2025159,487 mi
- 17/07/2026169,825 mi+10,338 mi
- 28/07/2026170,393 mi+568 mi
Average of roughly 10,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- High-Voltage Traction Battery Degradation and Cell ImbalanceSerious
The 201.6V nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) high-voltage traction battery pack deteriorates over time and extended mileage. Individual battery modules lose capacity and develop voltage imbalances, causing the hybrid control module to illuminate the master warning triangle and store DTC P0A80. In heavily congested UK city driving, degraded packs force the petrol engine to run continuously, drastically harming fuel economy and accelerating wear on the engine.
- Electric Inverter Coolant Water Pump FailureModerate
The dedicated electric auxiliary coolant pump responsible for circulating coolant through the hybrid power inverter assembly can fail internally due to electrical coil burnout or impeller seizure. When circulation stops, inverter temperature rises rapidly under load, triggering the red triangle master warning light, storing DTC P0A93, and forcing the car into fail-safe limp mode to prevent inverter failure. Subject to UK safety recall R/2012/127.
- Digital Combination Meter Instrument Cluster Display FailureModerate
The central digital combination meter display mounted under the windscreen frequently fails to power on, particularly during damp or cold UK winter mornings. The fault is caused by deteriorated surface-mount micro-capacitors on the instrument cluster circuit board, which fail to supply regulated voltage. When blank, the driver loses the speedometer, fuel level gauge, and gear position indicator, representing an automatic UK MOT failure and preventing the car from shutting down easily.
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