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LD08 YBG

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,833 mi
Last recorded178,833 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YBG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 178,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 177,198 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 174,796 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 174,796 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 170,042 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 170,042 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 163,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 160,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 154,052 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 154,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 147,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 139,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 139,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 115,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 107,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,905 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,719 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,016 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,087 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 49,609 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 49,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 31,202 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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LD08 YBG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD08 YBG, 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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LD08 YBG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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