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GY08 CVA

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

329,497 mi
Last recorded329,497 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 CVA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 329,497 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 327,668 miles
Pass 25 Dec 2021 327,410 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 25 Dec 2021 327,410 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 309,357 miles

Horn sound pitch/low

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 302,402 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 293,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 267,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 251,826 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 251,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside recording low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 242,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

engine management fault warning lite on

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 241,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

engine management fault warning lite on

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 213,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 198,980 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 172,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 152,569 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 130,307 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,997 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,997 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,367 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 68,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,167 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 27,167 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,650 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 CVA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY08 CVA, 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 CVA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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