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KY08 YWE

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

225,715 mi
Last recorded225,715 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YWE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 225,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 211,286 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 201,688 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 198,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 196,122 miles

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

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

Offside 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 23 Jan 2017 186,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 179,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 170,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 158,619 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 141,478 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 141,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 125,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,572 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,858 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,617 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,444 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,668 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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KY08 YWE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KY08 YWE, 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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KY08 YWE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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