2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Other · SM08 RCU
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, other). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 158,216 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 RCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 158,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 RCU 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 (SM08 RCU) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SM08 RCU Mileage History
- 15/07/2024145,927 mi
- 15/07/2024145,927 mi
- 15/07/2025152,704 mi+6,777 mi
- 17/07/2025152,705 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/2026158,216 mi+5,511 mi
Average of roughly 6,312 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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