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DA08 CYP

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,583 mi
Last recorded96,583 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 96,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,506 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody chassis corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,942 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,606 miles

Rear Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2021 89,606 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 88,059 miles

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 85,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,662 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,852 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in sidewall to tread

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,861 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,722 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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DA08 CYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA08 CYP, 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 DA08 CYP registered?

DA08 CYP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is DA08 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 CYP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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