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KJ08 SWK

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,810 mi
Last recorded106,810 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 SWK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 106,810 miles

under-side corroded / weak in places

Pass 18 Jul 2025 104,394 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 104,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 101,690 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 101,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 99,951 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 99,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 98,161 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,042 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 91,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,774 miles

Exhaust blow. Still secure.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust blow. Still secure.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,953 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust section

Fail 2 Jul 2018 77,953 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight blow from rear exhaust section

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,594 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum wear thickness (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slight corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,541 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,190 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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KJ08 SWK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey 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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

KJ08 SWK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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