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RO08 YPT

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

312,160 mi
Last recorded312,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YPT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 312,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases when engine running (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 307,756 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 307,746 miles

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

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

brake discs covered wih surface rust

Pass 8 Jan 2024 300,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 298,825 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 298,805 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 290,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 277,250 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 271,984 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Axle set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 271,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Axle set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 268,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 264,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 261,282 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 261,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 256,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 256,356 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 253,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 242,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 211,546 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 184,871 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 157,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 130,879 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 105,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010
Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,649 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 44,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,467 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 YPT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YPT, 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 YPT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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