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YB08 ABK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,241 mi
Last recorded115,241 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 ABK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 115,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlamp slight loose

Fail 28 Oct 2020 75,204 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlamp slight loose

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads wearing thin - ( rear disc slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer both slight - ( Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight - Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel - slight - ( foot pedal ) (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 34,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads wearing thin - ( rear disc slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer both slight - ( Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight - Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both windscreens polished and cleaned - ( and rear slight required soon ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel - slight - ( foot pedal ) (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working front - all (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,742 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 19,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,183 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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YB08 ABK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YB08 ABK, 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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YB08 ABK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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