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BD08 PZY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

247,189 mi
Last recorded247,189 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 PZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 247,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle covered with under seal

Fail 28 Apr 2026 247,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 12 Apr 2025 244,412 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 13 Apr 2024 229,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 212,740 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 212,735 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 201,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 158,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,304 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 134,103 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 134,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,830 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,885 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,919 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,397 miles

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

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

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,322 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,195 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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BD08 PZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BD08 PZY, 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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BD08 PZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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