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AO08 RYU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,957 mi
Last recorded135,957 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 135,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 130,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 126,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 120,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 114,351 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 114,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 109,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear and irregular feel/wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular feel/wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 106,207 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear and irregular feel/wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular feel/wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade split/torn

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread and irregular feel/wear - general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside rear tyre has irregular feel/wear - general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Fail 27 Mar 2019 101,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 91,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,562 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,915 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,637 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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AO08 RYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO08 RYU, 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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What year was AO08 RYU registered?

AO08 RYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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