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AO08 YUG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,499 mi
Last recorded128,499 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 128,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 126,292 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 126,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 125,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 123,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 121,718 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,844 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 117,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,866 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 111,828 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,941 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,436 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside outer sill

no emission readings,manual pass

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,986 miles

n/s/f fog not working

Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,864 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,568 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,051 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 37,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,215 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 YUG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YUG, 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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AO08 YUG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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