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RO08 YLZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

209,938 mi
Last recorded209,938 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YLZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 209,938 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 192,350 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 175,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 170,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 167,762 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 167,762 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 146,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 125,678 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 125,678 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 94,031 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 78,415 miles

both front brake discs getting worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,848 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,177 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,508 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 29,439 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 YLZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RO08 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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