CarVerify

Free Car Check

K8 LDT

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

281,450 mi
Last recorded281,450 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 LDT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 281,450 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Rear fog lamp insecure Both Sides (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 281,450 miles

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

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

Front Rear fog lamp insecure Both Sides (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 274,117 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 274,117 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 270,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 270,143 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTHSIDE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 269,609 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BIG BUSH ( STARTING TO CARCK) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 269,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BIG BUSH ( STARTING TO CARCK) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 268,599 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 265,181 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyer valve has slightly damaged.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 265,161 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front head lamps slightly faded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 254,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 244,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 244,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 244,598 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 200,928 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 186,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 186,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 148,930 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 133,364 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Feb 2013 133,364 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Aug 2012 116,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 116,138 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 97,097 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,257 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,949 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K8 LDT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K8 LDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K8 LDT?

You can check the full history of K8 LDT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K8 LDT registered?

K8 LDT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is K8 LDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 LDT shows 33 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K8 LDT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K8 LDT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.