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KY08 YWB

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,567 mi
Last recorded38,567 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YWB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 38,567 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,930 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 31,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 22,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KY08 YWB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KY08 YWB, 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 KY08 YWB registered?

KY08 YWB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is KY08 YWB safe to buy?

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