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EK08 EXA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,535 mi
Last recorded51,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EXA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 51,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,340 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 46,097 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,879 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 37,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,823 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,638 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 30,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,629 miles

osf wiper smearing

slight cracking in osr tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,142 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 19,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,170 miles

has curb damage to side wall keep eye on it

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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EK08 EXA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK08 EXA, 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 EK08 EXA registered?

EK08 EXA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 EXA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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