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CX08 EKL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

260,241 mi
Last recorded260,241 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EKL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 260,241 miles

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 260,241 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 238,122 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 216,281 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 175,595 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 175,595 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 130,034 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 130,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,809 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,595 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,138 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,051 miles

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

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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CX08 EKL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX08 EKL, 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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What year was CX08 EKL registered?

CX08 EKL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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