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HK08 SFF

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,006 mi
Last recorded203,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 SFF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 203,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 186,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 186,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 170,325 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 170,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp solid white light when fog lamp switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 153,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Exhaust heat shield (front of fuel tank)mounting hole corroded away

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Offside rear t/l lens cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2022 153,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Exhaust heat shield (front of fuel tank)mounting hole corroded away

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Offside rear t/l lens cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2021 138,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 138,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 130,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2018 111,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,892 miles

Rear disks both scored

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,219 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,624 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,868 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised tread

Nearside rear tyre tread low on outer raised tread

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised tread

Offside rear tyre tread low on outer raised tread

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,260 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 33,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,118 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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HK08 SFF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK08 SFF, 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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HK08 SFF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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