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RO08 YKF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,560 mi
Last recorded165,560 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YKF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 165,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,656 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,064 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 141,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 141,142 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 132,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 125,105 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 111,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,878 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 89,498 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 82,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,502 miles

both front and rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,746 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 YKF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric 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 YKF, 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 RO08 YKF registered?

RO08 YKF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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