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GY08 CWE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,142 mi
Last recorded222,142 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 222,142 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 222,079 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose Both front hub nuts not locked (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 210,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 210,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heat shield under fuel tank insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2023 202,944 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 25 Aug 2023 202,944 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 30 Aug 2022 200,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv boot slightly worn

Rear radius arm bush slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2021 196,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod end slightly misaligned inner and outer both side (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 187,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 178,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage and repair has been done to o/s/f chassis

exhaust system is rusty

front brake imbalance is 28%

front slam panel and radiator housing are damaged and been repaired

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewalls and inner tread is worn

o/s/f brake sticking

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2019 178,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage and repair has been done to o/s/f chassis

exhaust system is rusty

front brake imbalance is 28%

front slam panel and radiator housing are damaged and been repaired

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewalls and inner tread is worn

o/s/f brake sticking

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 161,152 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 130,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2017 130,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,268 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 113,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 100,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,224 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2015 87,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads are wearing thin and close to limits

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,188 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn and getting near limit

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,739 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,739 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,154 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 CWE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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