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FV08 NKA

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,721 mi
Last recorded176,721 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 NKA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 176,721 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 176,721 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 157,674 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 157,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 137,986 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 137,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 117,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 93,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,411 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,451 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,995 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 40,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,857 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 NKA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA registered?

FV08 NKA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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