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YA57 OPV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,862 mi
Last recorded216,862 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OPV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 216,862 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 206,922 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 196,618 miles

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

both front to rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 186,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s minimum depth! (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 174,602 miles

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 166,388 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AND OFF SIDE REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 166,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect AND OFF SIDE FRONT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AND OFF SIDE REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 153,164 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 153,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 136,033 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

have tracking checked

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 109,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,027 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 104,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,384 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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YA57 OPV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,400cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YA57 OPV, 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 YA57 OPV registered?

YA57 OPV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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