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SH08 YTY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,986 mi
Last recorded105,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YTY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 104,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,121 miles

Offside Front shock absorber cprroded

both front ciol springs corroded

ns and os rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 102,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber cprroded

both front ciol springs corroded

ns and os rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 86,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,425 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 81,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,927 miles

rear height sensor control linkage corroded and snapped

Pass 15 May 2017 75,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 69,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 62,947 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 36,644 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,334 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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SH08 YTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SH08 YTY, 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 SH08 YTY registered?

SH08 YTY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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