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EY08 RZT

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 124,599 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both rear shocks corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 124,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

both rear shocks corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,888 miles

Nearside Door mirror assembly loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,214 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 101,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 94,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 87,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 69,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,394 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

offside front tyre small cut in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,657 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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EY08 RZT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 EY08 RZT, 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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EY08 RZT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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