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GL08 KTU

2008 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,746 mi
Last recorded144,746 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 KTU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 144,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 144,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 144,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 137,053 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 133,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 133,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 120,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,308 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 116,306 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps cloudy, poor beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 112,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 108,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 97,164 miles

deterioration to rear exhaust section heat shield fixings

front under tray nearside fixing damaged

nearside rear tyre cracked/worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2017 86,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,442 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge & wearing low on legal tread

slight exhaust blow from rear section

Pass 28 May 2015 64,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 44,464 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 44,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,433 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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GL08 KTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GL08 KTU, 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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GL08 KTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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