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K26 PRE

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,460 mi
Last recorded85,460 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 PRE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 85,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 82,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,075 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 75,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,098 miles

Wiper rubbers split

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 50,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,239 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 34,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,511 miles

both offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

offside washer jet

Pass 3 Dec 2013 9,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 6,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 5,590 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 4,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K26 PRE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K26 PRE, 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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What year was K26 PRE registered?

K26 PRE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is K26 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 PRE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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