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KJ08 FJP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

426,267 mi
Last recorded426,267 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FJP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 426,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 423,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 420,913 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 420,913 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 385,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield missing,

Fail 21 May 2019 385,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield missing,

Pass 16 May 2018 353,961 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 316,199 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 288,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 251,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 180,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,747 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,981 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 66,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,897 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 49,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KJ08 FJP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ08 FJP, 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 KJ08 FJP registered?

KJ08 FJP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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