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K5 FWS

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 FWS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 72,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 67,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 63,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 57,851 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,701 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 47,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,297 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 43,297 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,819 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,297 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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K5 FWS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K5 FWS, 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 K5 FWS registered?

K5 FWS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is K5 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 FWS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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