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GY08 YMD

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YMD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 94,161 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 94,161 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 85,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 75,303 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 66,965 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 66,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 58,506 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 58,506 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 59,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,342 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 39,083 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 35,536 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 35,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 31,635 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 24,945 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 21,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,954 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 14,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 14,967 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 YMD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

GY08 YMD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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