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HY08 KDO

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,449 mi
Last recorded187,449 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KDO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 187,449 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 187,431 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 176,529 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outlet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 176,508 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outlet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged COVER MISSING (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 168,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 152,747 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 152,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,513 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 84,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,281 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,554 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 51,375 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,607 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)

rear tyres are getting low & are perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,080 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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HY08 KDO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY08 KDO, 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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HY08 KDO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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