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NU08 YOD

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

231,972 mi
Last recorded231,972 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YOD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 231,972 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear trailing arms mounting are Corroded, not seriously weakened both sides

Pass 20 Dec 2024 227,881 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 227,881 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 210,937 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 210,848 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 201,342 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 201,342 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 194,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 194,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 188,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 171,267 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 171,267 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 158,876 miles

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

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

rear underbody slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2018 158,647 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear underbody slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 145,969 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 133,744 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 133,744 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 105,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,338 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 82,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,127 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,285 miles

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

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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NU08 YOD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NU08 YOD, 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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NU08 YOD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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