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AU08 ZKM

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,723 mi
Last recorded111,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZKM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 87,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 52,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,648 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 46,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 44,807 miles

Front Brake disc,s slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 44,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc,s slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,527 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 43,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,871 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,602 miles

both rear tyres are cracking.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 25,563 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,423 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,267 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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AU08 ZKM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU08 ZKM, 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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AU08 ZKM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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