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AA08 RYO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,534 mi
Last recorded162,534 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RYO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 162,534 miles

Front Both Shock Absorbers dust covers split

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 162,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Both Shock Absorbers dust covers split

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 147,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 137,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 128,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,676 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,004 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,262 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 70,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,188 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,489 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AA08 RYO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 RYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA08 RYO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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