2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · JB53 DDB
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 07 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 64,148 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JB53 DDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 64,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JB53 DDB 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 (JB53 DDB) between May 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
JB53 DDB Mileage History
- 17/05/202461,593 mi
- 29/09/202563,089 mi+1,496 mi
- 29/09/202563,089 mi
- 02/10/202664,148 mi+1,059 mi
- 02/10/202664,148 mi
Average of roughly 1,075 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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