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EF08 KPZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KPZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,008 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 123,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 122,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 117,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread and walls

Fail 10 Jul 2017 109,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks around tyre tread and walls

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,453 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread 1.6mm

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre low on tread 1.6mm

Fail 2 Jul 2015 93,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW ON ENGINE DIPSTICK

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW ON ENGINE DIPSTICK

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,956 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,381 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 KPZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF08 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

EF08 KPZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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