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EA08 YFE

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,130 mi
Last recorded138,130 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YFE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 138,130 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 134,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 128,175 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,648 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,490 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,933 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 84,707 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,037 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,419 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,212 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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EA08 YFE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EA08 YFE, 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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EA08 YFE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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