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FH08 KTJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,305 mi
Last recorded210,305 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 KTJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 210,305 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 209,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 183,827 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 183,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 166,338 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 166,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 145,091 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 145,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 129,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,785 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 114,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,926 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 83,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,494 miles

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

front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,494 miles

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

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

front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,815 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 8,963 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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FH08 KTJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH08 KTJ, 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 FH08 KTJ registered?

FH08 KTJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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