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KJ08 FJU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,310 mi
Last recorded186,310 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 186,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 180,690 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 179,734 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 179,734 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 165,723 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 157,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside and near side rear floor and mounting carries corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside and near side rear floor and monting carries corroded

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 146,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside and near side rear floor and monting carries corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2020 139,257 miles

Exhaust leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 136,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 136,540 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

oil low

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,802 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,089 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,089 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,481 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,383 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 69,383 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,671 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FJU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KJ08 FJU, 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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KJ08 FJU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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