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SO08 MYY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

297,421 mi
Last recorded297,421 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 MYY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 297,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 297,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 280,537 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 280,537 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 259,496 miles

Offside Front damage to wing mirror casing - sharp edges covered with tape

Pass 12 Apr 2022 238,775 miles

Offside Front slight damage to wing mirror casing, sharp edges have been covered with tape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 238,666 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated changing appearance of characters (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight damage to wing mirror casing, sharp edges have been covered with tape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 205,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 190,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 177,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 145,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,556 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,837 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SO08 MYY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SO08 MYY, 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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SO08 MYY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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