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EK08 NZZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,526 mi
Last recorded135,526 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NZZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 135,526 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 135,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,126 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 120,110 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 113,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess in places and close to limit in centre 3/4 of treads - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,942 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,219 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 61,219 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 56,360 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 47,117 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,490 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 20,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 15,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,908 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 NZZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZZ, 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 NZZ registered?

EK08 NZZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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