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GV08 KVC

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

223,912 mi
Last recorded223,912 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 223,912 miles

Central Rear heat sheild insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 223,910 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear heat sheild insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 208,912 miles

General rust underneath at rear

Pass 6 Sep 2024 208,103 miles

Front Body component slightly loose both by wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 208,103 miles

Front Body component slightly loose both by wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 203,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 197,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 191,448 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 191,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 180,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken

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

under tray fitted can not check full underbody

Fail 24 Jan 2020 180,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken

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

under tray fitted can not check full underbody

Pass 5 Feb 2019 164,618 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 164,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 145,150 miles

EML light on

Fail 24 Jan 2018 145,150 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 128,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,935 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 31,935 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,044 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 KVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV08 KVC, 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 KVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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