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HK08 UKM

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

309,928 mi
Last recorded309,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 UKM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 309,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking oil (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 278,596 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 277,718 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 258,598 miles

EML on

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

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

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

exhaust system weak, slightly seeping from centre and rear silencers

Fail 11 Jul 2023 258,598 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

exhaust system weak, slightly seeping from centre and rear silencers

Pass 5 Jul 2022 234,176 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 233,525 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 211,696 miles

headlamp lenses slightly faded

o/s/r tyre perished ands treads distorted

rear reg - plate slightly faded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 180,016 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 153,330 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2018 133,389 miles

automatic headlamp adjuster on rear axle broken

Fail 1 May 2018 133,389 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

automatic headlamp adjuster on rear axle broken

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 104,577 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 89,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 75,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,190 miles

Front pads wearing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 49,756 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 49,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 36,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

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 UKM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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