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BD08 UMY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,409 mi
Last recorded174,409 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UMY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 174,409 miles

Front to rear surface corrosion and sills

Pass 16 Aug 2025 160,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 136,784 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,531 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 64,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,462 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 61,462 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,270 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 59,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,794 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,476 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 49,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,662 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,186 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

pasenger wiper split at end

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,126 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)

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

pasenger wiper split at end

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,321 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,437 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UMY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD08 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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