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ML08 XYT

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,735 mi
Last recorded176,735 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XYT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 176,735 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2023 157,389 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 142,359 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 5 Jan 2022 130,236 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 123,801 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2020 120,226 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 120,226 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,579 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,579 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,309 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 100,309 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,250 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)

Oil leak ()

engine management light in

Fail 16 Aug 2016 90,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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)

Oil leak ()

engine management light in

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,691 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 77,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 57,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,915 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 47,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 37,917 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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ML08 XYT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML08 XYT, 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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ML08 XYT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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