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EA08 YFT

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,262 mi
Last recorded139,262 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YFT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 139,262 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 139,262 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,282 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,449 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,381 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,594 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,658 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 44,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyrtes bald on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyrtes bald on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,106 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 22,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,423 miles

all tyres perished

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 YFT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA08 YFT, 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 YFT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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