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LY08 XFZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XFZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 111,434 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 111,434 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 96,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 94,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml cleared-may come back on

Fail 17 May 2024 94,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 89,618 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,797 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,132 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 78,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,476 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,722 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,380 miles

Screw/nail in RHR tyre tread.

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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LY08 XFZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY08 XFZ, 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 LY08 XFZ registered?

LY08 XFZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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