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MT08 YUV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,628 mi
Last recorded207,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YUV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 207,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 199,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cv boot leak

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 197,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 191,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 181,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 165,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 144,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 133,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 130,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,424 miles

o/s/f fog light cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 21 May 2012 77,535 miles

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

coolant stains on pipe from gear box to radiator

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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MT08 YUV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT08 YUV, 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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MT08 YUV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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