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RF08 YVY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,911 mi
Last recorded125,911 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YVY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,911 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear under body corroded

Fail 13 May 2026 125,911 miles

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

rear under body corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 122,212 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre edges and side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 117,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2024 117,617 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2023 111,545 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 106,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 94,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,249 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 74,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,474 miles

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

both rear tyres c racking

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2014 55,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre treads worn/cut

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre treads worn/cut

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,623 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 YVY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVY, 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 RF08 YVY registered?

RF08 YVY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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