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AK08 CST

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,527 mi
Last recorded163,527 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 CST
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 163,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 155,790 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative & lens broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 24%

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 148,650 miles

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

Nearside both tyres wearing inner edge

Offside both tyres worn inner edge

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

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 16 Aug 2021 140,690 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken / light inoperative

Offside Rear brake lag - 21%

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 140,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light lens broken / light inoperative

Offside Rear brake lag - 21%

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,658 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,624 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 114,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,095 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn/losing shape inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn/starting to lose shape inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing/starting to lose shape inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,671 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,038 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,633 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,419 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,718 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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AK08 CST is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK08 CST, 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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AK08 CST is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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