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MT08 YVD

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,772 mi
Last recorded152,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YVD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 152,772 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides & Axle corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 147,273 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 147,213 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 142,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 131,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 119,939 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,619 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,512 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust catalyst and boxes rattle

Fail 30 Oct 2020 108,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing webbing cut (10.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust catalyst and boxes rattle

Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,800 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,283 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,172 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,317 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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MT08 YVD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MT08 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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