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MA08 YVO

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

328,988 mi
Last recorded328,988 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YVO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 328,988 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle chassis and sills corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake sensor link in poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 328,936 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle chassis and sills corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake sensor link in poor condition

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 315,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undervehicle corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 3 Feb 2024 313,097 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both side brake back plate corroded

Rear both side brake slightly binding

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2023 308,436 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 25 Feb 2023 303,645 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

both side sills and suspension mounting areas slightly corroded

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 13 Sep 2022 298,962 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake low sensing valve link in poor condition

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 16 Mar 2022 292,178 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

both side sills and suspension mounting area corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 284,099 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

Pass 13 Feb 2021 282,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cv boot in poor condition/cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2020 275,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle have been under sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2020 271,014 miles

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2020 269,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 110,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,629 miles

23% inbalance to front service brake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,629 miles

23% inbalance to front service brake

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,796 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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MA08 YVO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA08 YVO, 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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MA08 YVO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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