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GY08 CUO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 CUO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 92,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 87,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,164 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 80,164 miles

Front Inner Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose O/S N/S (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 71,242 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,492 miles

hybrid car/floor cover cat

Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,405 miles

zero emmsion

Pass 4 May 2019 46,067 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damaged repaired to front

hybrid car

Pass 5 Oct 2018 45,741 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 45,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,538 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 22,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,785 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,702 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 CUO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CUO, 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 GY08 CUO registered?

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

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