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EF08 HKU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

163,454 mi
Last recorded163,454 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HKU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 163,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 156,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 141,015 miles

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

heat shield lose

Pass 26 Sep 2022 138,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,776 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 135,776 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front wiper smeary

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,115 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 121,786 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 116,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 109,811 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 103,166 miles

NSF Tyre close to limit

Pass 6 May 2014 95,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 84,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,199 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,703 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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EF08 HKU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EF08 HKU, 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 EF08 HKU registered?

EF08 HKU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EF08 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 HKU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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