2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · SP08 HCE
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 175,254 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 HCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 175,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 HCE 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 (SP08 HCE) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
SP08 HCE Mileage History
- 03/04/2023151,302 mi
- 04/04/2024161,351 mi+10,049 mi
- 08/04/2024161,353 mi+2 mi
- 22/03/2025165,119 mi+3,766 mi
- 19/05/2026175,254 mi+10,135 mi
Average of roughly 7,662 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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