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FV08 KAJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,038 mi
Last recorded33,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KAJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 33,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 32,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 31,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 29,710 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 29,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 28,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 23,756 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,083 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,835 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 15,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KAJ, 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 FV08 KAJ registered?

FV08 KAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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