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OY08 COH

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,828 mi
Last recorded148,828 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 COH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,828 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 134,449 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 134,449 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 119,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 119,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 115,505 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,015 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2021 114,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust pipe corroded

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,002 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 109,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 103,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,474 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 81,473 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,932 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,931 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,576 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,544 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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OY08 COH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY08 COH, 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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OY08 COH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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