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PY08 MMO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,099 mi
Last recorded166,099 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 MMO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 166,099 miles

under vehicle and components corroded-rear chassie legs corroded-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-

Fail 17 Mar 2026 166,099 miles

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

under vehicle and components corroded-rear chassie legs corroded-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-

Pass 13 Mar 2025 154,072 miles

under vehicle corroded-underbody corroded-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-rear chassie legs corroded-

Pass 19 Mar 2024 143,013 miles

exhaust system corroded-under vehicle corroded-nsf and osf wheel bearings slightly noisy-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-both front brake discs backing plates corroded-

osr tyre perished-

Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 131,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,036 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,243 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,826 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,759 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 27,009 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,393 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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PY08 MMO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY08 MMO, 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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What year was PY08 MMO registered?

PY08 MMO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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