2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · GY08 YDP

The most recent MOT (21 Aug 2025) was a pass, but it flagged a near‑side rear tyre that is almost at the legal tread limit and a front lower suspension arm pin that is worn, though not yet causing excess movement. The same front‑lower suspension pins on both sides were also noted as worn in the 2024 MOT, and tyre damage or cracking was recorded in 2024 and 2022. A coil‑spring corrosion was flagged in 2022. Apart from these recurring tyre and suspension‑related items, the vehicle has otherwise passed its tests. The pattern shows a steady focus on tyre wear and front‑lower suspension bushings/pins. The tyre issues have persisted across three years, suggesting the tyres are reaching the end of their useful life and may need replacement soon. The suspension pin wear has appeared each year but has not yet progressed to excessive movement, indicating the component is deteriorating but not yet failing. Overall the trend is stable – no new major faults have emerged – but the wear points are accumulating and could become safety concerns if left unattended. At 119,906 mi for an 18‑year‑old car the mileage works out to about 6,600 mi per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. This figure does not point to unusually hard use, but it also does not rule out periods of low usage that can allow corrosion to develop, as seen with the coil springs.