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YB08 HXY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,657 mi
Last recorded60,657 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HXY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 60,657 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 57,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 47,982 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,261 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion of inner surfaces of both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,603 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 20,821 miles

rear wiper poor

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

Pass 24 May 2013 16,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,341 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 HXY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YB08 HXY, 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 HXY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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