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EY08 NPA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,056 mi
Last recorded135,056 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 NPA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 135,056 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 135,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 130,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 130,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 124,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 119,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 100,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,769 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,447 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,625 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,458 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 47,458 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,171 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,059 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 21,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EY08 NPA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY08 NPA, 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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What year was EY08 NPA registered?

EY08 NPA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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