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RO08 YKR

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YKR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,315 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 92,315 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,561 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 85,560 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,907 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,803 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,959 miles

Front brakes are wearing thin.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 22,046 miles

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

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 YKR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

RO08 YKR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RO08 YKR safe to buy?

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