2008 Toyota Prius: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol and Diesel versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2008 Toyota Prius
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All versions
Stalling software recall
Mainly in the USA, some cars stalled and wouldn't restart because of faulty engine software. Toyota recalled the affected cars and fixed it.
At the viewing: Run the free DVSA recall check on the reg.
- All versions
Brake light recall
UK cars were recalled because the rear brake light could malfunction.
At the viewing: Have someone check the brake lights work.
- All versions
Ex-fleet wear
Many were council or company pool cars and may not have been well maintained.
At the viewing: Check the service history and the V5C for fleet ownership.
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Prius compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,232 | Tyres 16% |
| 2022 | 2,834 | Tyres 16% |
| 2021 | 6,606 | Tyres 15% |
| 2020 | 26,304 | Tyres 18% |
| 2019 | 47,795 | Tyres 16% |
| 2018 | 42,725 | Tyres 16% |
| 2017 | 45,148 | Tyres 17% |
| 2016 | 43,989 | Tyres 18% |
| 2015 | 40,082 | Tyres 17% |
| 2014 | 35,918 | Tyres 20% |
| 2013 | 26,198 | Lights and electrics 22% |
| 2012 | 23,311 | Lights and electrics 24% |
| 2011 | 21,036 | Lights and electrics 31% |
| 2010 | 28,189 | Lights and electrics 33% |
| 2009 | 20,260 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 2007 | 19,325 | Lights and electrics 40% |
| 2006 | 10,324 | Lights and electrics 43% |
| 2005 | 6,989 | Lights and electrics 44% |
| 2004 | 2,573 | Lights and electrics 47% |
| 2003 | 406 | Suspension 46% |
| 2002 | 129 | Suspension 46% |
| 2001 | 227 | Suspension 42% |
| 2000 | – | Too few tests |