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FV08 KAA

2008 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

209,572 mi
Last recorded209,572 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KAA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 209,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 202,842 miles

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 188,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 177,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 175,356 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 172,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 170,353 miles

Nearside Front nearside front door and wing slight damage no sharp edges

Pass 17 Sep 2018 166,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,669 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,857 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 80,368 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,942 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,879 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,878 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 52,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,361 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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FV08 KAA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FV08 KAA, 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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FV08 KAA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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