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EF08 YVO

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

277,612 mi
Last recorded277,612 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YVO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 277,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 275,645 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 256,568 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 256,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 239,615 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 239,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 227,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 227,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 218,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 214,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 206,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 175,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 163,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 152,493 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,307 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,292 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and beginning to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,645 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge

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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EF08 YVO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF08 YVO, 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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EF08 YVO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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