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FV08 KBX

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,362 mi
Last recorded94,362 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KBX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 94,362 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Fail 21 Dec 2024 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 79,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 72,351 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 72,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,109 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 61,109 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 61,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,437 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 55,437 miles

Stop lamp not working ns (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,046 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 29,627 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KBX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV08 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

FV08 KBX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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