2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · GV08 KVC
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 223,912 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 KVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 223,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 KVC 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 (GV08 KVC) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV08 KVC Mileage History
- 06/09/2024208,103 mi
- 06/09/2024208,103 mi
- 17/03/2025208,912 mi+809 mi
- 09/03/2026223,910 mi+14,998 mi
- 10/03/2026223,912 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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