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EK08 HCO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,218 mi
Last recorded174,218 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HCO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 174,218 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 161,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 159,244 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 159,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases WHERE THE SILENCER BOLTS TO MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 150,127 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 150,127 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH TARNISHED (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 139,802 miles

Body damage

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 135,142 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 135,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 130,043 miles

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

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

Fail 22 May 2020 130,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 117,314 miles

Front discs corroded on edges

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

Rear discs corroded on edges

various chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2019 117,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front discs corroded on edges

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

Rear discs corroded on edges

various chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,089 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2018 94,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,801 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,938 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,017 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,904 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,424 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 18,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,897 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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EK08 HCO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK08 HCO, 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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EK08 HCO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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