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KL08 TXT

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

205,366 mi
Last recorded205,366 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 TXT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 205,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower panel is corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 205,364 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower panel is corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 197,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

front bumper damage

fuel filler pipe rusted

general body rust all over under the vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2025 197,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

front bumper damage

fuel filler pipe rusted

general body rust all over under the vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2024 187,927 miles

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

fuel filler pipe rusted

general body condition rust all over rear under the vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2024 187,923 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe rusted

general body condition rust all over rear under the vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2023 178,723 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipe rusted

general body rust all over rear under the vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2023 178,723 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel filler pipe rusted

general body rust all over rear under the vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2022 173,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

general body rust all over under the vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2022 173,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

general body rust all over under the vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2021 169,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 163,689 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 158,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 149,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded front and rear

no emissions tested hybrid vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2018 149,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust before back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm but cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened damaged by pad been wore down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm but wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded front and rear

no emissions tested hybrid vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2017 134,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

no emissions test hybrid vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2017 134,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

no emissions test hybrid vehicle

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,706 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 123,596 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 110,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,575 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,038 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 46,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 46,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KL08 TXT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KL08 TXT, 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 TXT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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