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EJ08 NKU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

198,405 mi
Last recorded198,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 NKU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 198,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underbody

Fail 6 Jul 2026 198,260 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underbody

Pass 7 Jul 2025 275,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front / nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 265,751 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

rear tape on lens

under tray fitted tothe car . covers on sills both sides can not be viwed

Pass 3 May 2023 259,490 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 234,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 231,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 216,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 204,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 187,902 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 173,015 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 161,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 161,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 151,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,360 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,566 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 96,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,469 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in inner tread area

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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EJ08 NKU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 EJ08 NKU, 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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EJ08 NKU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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