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GP08 GKA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,233 mi
Last recorded181,233 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GKA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 181,233 miles

Under vehicle corroded and under sealed

Pass 8 Nov 2025 170,186 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 161,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 151,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 141,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlights have poor beam

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Under vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 10 May 2023 122,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake sensor valve in poor condition

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in under seal front to rear

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,524 miles

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

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 18 May 2022 106,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,212 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,957 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 84,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,953 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,285 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 59,283 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 53,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,649 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,785 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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GP08 GKA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GP08 GKA, 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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GP08 GKA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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