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GY08 YDP

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,906 mi
Last recorded119,906 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YDP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 119,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 100,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023
Fail 1 Sep 2023

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,423 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,481 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,715 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,589 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,000 miles

all of the tyres wearing and splitting on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,799 miles

all tyres spliting in tread

Fail 30 Mar 2012 19,799 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)

all tyres spliting in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,492 miles

2 x front tyres starting to crack on outer tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer tread

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 YDP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

GY08 YDP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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