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GY08 CPU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

240,092 mi
Last recorded240,092 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 CPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 240,092 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 240,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 204,746 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 175,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 135,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 100,892 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 100,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,769 miles

Front bumper damaged not sharp

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 45,828 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,676 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 28,676 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,529 miles

Nearside N/S/R/ Tyre starting to crack on outer wall

O/S/R Tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,875 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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GY08 CPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GY08 CPU, 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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GY08 CPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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