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FV08 KBU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,409 mi
Last recorded98,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,409 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,264 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,744 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 90,744 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror damaged causing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,377 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x punctures ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 15 May 2018 84,872 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 84,872 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 82,549 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 79,281 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 79,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 70,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 63,229 miles

Front brake discs rusty on outer edges.

N/s/f tyre tread low on outer edges.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 52,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,080 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 KBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 FV08 KBU, 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 KBU registered?

FV08 KBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is FV08 KBU safe to buy?

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