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RO08 YMK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

304,371 mi
Last recorded304,371 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 304,371 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle underneath have corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 301,096 miles

Both headlight aim in poor condition

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides sills corroded

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 22 Feb 2025 294,299 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front headlights have poor beam

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2024 267,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp has poor beam

Rear axel bush worn

Rear exhaust has slight leak

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2024 261,050 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undervehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2023 247,790 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front anti roll link dust cover slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 11 Feb 2023 239,314 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Rear radius arm bush slightly worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 232,992 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 16 Mar 2022 220,848 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear both side sills and suspension mounting area corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2021 214,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

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

Rear axel bush slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2021 204,147 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear both side suspension arm bush slightly worn

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 194,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2020 185,443 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 185,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 171,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 160,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 147,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,580 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 125,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,897 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 117,897 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,045 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 98,027 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,820 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,119 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 72,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YMK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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