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DS08 YSC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (25 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.2%

Mileage

233,285 mi
Last recorded233,285 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 YSC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 233,285 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 226,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2025 216,964 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 211,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 210,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 209,580 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 200,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 190,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 178,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 169,613 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 169,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 154,792 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 146,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 134,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,509 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,208 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,828 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)

both front tyres cracked and cuts

cut in nearside rear tyre

upper windscreen marked

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,057 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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DS08 YSC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.2%.

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 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 DS08 YSC, 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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DS08 YSC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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