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RF08 YUC

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,346 mi
Last recorded176,346 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YUC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 176,346 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 176,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 159,278 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 157,601 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 151,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under side of vehicle and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Dec 2023 151,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under side of vehicle and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Dec 2022 146,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 146,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 137,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 132,263 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 132,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 125,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,763 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, has been driven on flat. damage to walls

engine management on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,821 miles

Front engine management lamp on

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads 60-70% worn approximately

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,836 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,123 miles

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

engine management light on

fuse box cover missing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

fuse box cover missing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,549 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn low on edges and perished

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,549 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edges and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,192 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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RF08 YUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF08 YUC, 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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RF08 YUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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