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BT08 OTK

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,149 mi
Last recorded221,149 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OTK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 221,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 219,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 210,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 210,085 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2023 201,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 192,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 185,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 185,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Clouded no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Clouded no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 174,502 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 174,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 163,448 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 152,653 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 142,935 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 134,312 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 134,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 124,723 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 115,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 May 2014 115,218 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn / n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 May 2013 104,820 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 97,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2011 75,799 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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BT08 OTK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT08 OTK, 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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BT08 OTK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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