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EJ08 AYD

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

322,882 mi
Last recorded322,882 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 AYD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 322,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 306,581 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Outer sills both sides have rust bubbles and osf wing

Underbody has corrosion including suspension components and mounting points, inner sills both sides and floor

Fail 15 May 2025 306,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Outer sills both sides have rust bubbles and osf wing

Underbody has corrosion including suspension components and mounting points, inner sills both sides and floor

Pass 21 May 2024 300,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 246,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2021 246,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 232,811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 232,798 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 211,339 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge/outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 198,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 198,317 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 198,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 183,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk corded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk corded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 172,198 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 138,730 miles

Side covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,606 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,606 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,131 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 43,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ08 AYD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ08 AYD, 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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EJ08 AYD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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