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GK08 PZS

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,522 mi
Last recorded171,522 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 PZS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 171,522 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 158,352 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 158,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 155,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2023 152,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 148,247 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 148,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 141,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 134,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,964 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,079 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,196 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,581 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,323 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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GK08 PZS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GK08 PZS, 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 GK08 PZS registered?

GK08 PZS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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