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GV08 BKX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,234 mi
Last recorded132,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BKX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 132,234 miles

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

Lower general corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 132,234 miles

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

Lower general corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 121,571 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,928 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 105,013 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 105,013 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 60,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 60,455 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,825 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges of tread below legal limit

Rear Tyres are starting to perish and crack

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,293 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake disc's corroded lipped.

rear brake disc's corroded lipped.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,383 miles

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

both rear tyres treads lightly cracking.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,367 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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GV08 BKX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GV08 BKX, 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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GV08 BKX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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