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EY08 SDX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

229,439 mi
Last recorded229,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 SDX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 229,439 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath the vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 229,439 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath the vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 229,371 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 229,080 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle on suspension components.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 222,904 miles

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

Slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 202,548 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 10 Dec 2019 202,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 26 Dec 2018 187,937 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2017 180,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 180,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 174,573 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 174,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 147,484 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 147,484 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 122,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 112,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 112,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,256 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,256 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,711 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,467 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 SDX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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