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RO08 OVY

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,080 mi
Last recorded139,080 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OVY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,080 miles

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

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

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

rear axle cross member slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 136,701 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

fuel pipes corroded / from fuel tank

Pass 24 Nov 2023 135,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front / on inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear / on inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear axle cross member corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 132,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner and outer side edge

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

Offside Rear brake metal back plate corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 131,924 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer side tyre wall

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner and outer side edge

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silenser box / and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer side tyre wall

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner and outer side edge

Fail 12 Sep 2019 130,040 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silenser box / and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer side tyre wall

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner and outer side edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,367 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,756 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer side face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer side face (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 99,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 72,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,557 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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RO08 OVY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RO08 OVY, 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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RO08 OVY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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