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GP08 GKD

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,320 mi
Last recorded243,320 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GKD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 243,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper Lose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 232,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 12 Sep 2023 232,501 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. insecure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 23 Mar 2023 211,878 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 211,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 181,200 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 181,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 168,562 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 167,885 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 128,342 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,552 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 101,067 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 101,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box broken (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,556 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 72,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,537 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,617 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 GKD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP08 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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