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2008 Toyota Prius
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299,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch cover (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch cover (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre outer tread is cracking
Offside Front Tyre outer tread is cracking
Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
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KL08 KAA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 KL08 KAA, 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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KL08 KAA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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