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GY08 LSO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,944 mi
Last recorded139,944 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LSO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 139,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 137,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 134,935 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 134,935 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 131,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 126,102 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 107,833 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 107,833 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,842 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,189 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 89,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,411 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,174 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,626 miles

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

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

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 LSO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

GY08 LSO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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