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EK08 NZX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,319 mi
Last recorded154,319 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NZX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 154,319 miles

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

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 2 Jan 2024 153,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 145,282 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 145,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 137,619 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 137,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 132,597 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 115,621 miles

both headlamp lenses milky beam pattern ok at pressant

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,356 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,880 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 43,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 43,253 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 NZX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 NZX registered?

EK08 NZX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 NZX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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