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HV08 KVM

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

294,703 mi
Last recorded294,703 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KVM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 294,703 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 294,701 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 291,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner body sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 286,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 282,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle mounts both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2022 282,105 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s front and o/s front (4.1.4 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle mounts both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2021 278,893 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 273,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 268,190 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 250,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 227,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 208,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 205,522 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 205,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 175,860 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 175,860 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 152,866 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 152,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 140,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold from inner edge and out edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,534 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front snow tyre fitted to this wheel only

Pass 11 May 2016 123,712 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,912 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

cut in nearside rear tyre tread block

Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,247 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

cut in nearside rear tyre tread block

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,839 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

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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HV08 KVM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HV08 KVM, 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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HV08 KVM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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