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DK08 UFU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

268,419 mi
Last recorded268,419 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 UFU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 268,419 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2026 255,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front headlamps have poor beam

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 238,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both side headlamps have poor beam

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 223,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle chassis and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 203,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlights have poor beam

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 192,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside head light has poor beam condition

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 176,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 161,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 143,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear radius arm bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axel bush slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,112 miles

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Rear axel bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,466 miles

Rear exhaust heat cover in poor condition

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,413 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 32,536 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 32,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,434 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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DK08 UFU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 DK08 UFU, 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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DK08 UFU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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