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EF08 KPJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,162 mi
Last recorded105,162 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KPJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,491 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 77,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,578 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,712 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,933 miles

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,319 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 KPJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KPJ, 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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EF08 KPJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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