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KY08 YWR

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

291,604 mi
Last recorded291,604 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 291,604 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs show wear

front headlamps misty

rear suspension show corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 284,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 275,318 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 275,316 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 264,323 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 259,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 253,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all x4 front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 253,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2019 253,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 188,470 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 179,349 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 179,348 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 173,755 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 173,753 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 168,057 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 159,418 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 156,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 137,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 116,210 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 116,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,301 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 YWR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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