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FY58 YLW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,382 mi
Last recorded164,382 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 YLW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 164,382 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 164,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2021 144,622 miles

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

Rear brake noisy

battery weak need jump start

Fail 2 Apr 2021 144,622 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low lamp damaged /insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Rear brake noisy

battery weak need jump start

Pass 18 Nov 2019 141,126 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 141,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 134,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,847 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 128,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,017 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 124,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 121,134 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,858 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 102,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,465 miles

Nearside front Top strut mount incorrectly postioned. (Mount secure and no excessive play.)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 57,465 miles

Nearside front Top strut mount incorrectly postioned. (Mount secure and no excessive play.)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FY58 YLW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY58 YLW, 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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FY58 YLW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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