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KM08 ALU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,423 mi
Last recorded129,423 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 ALU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 129,423 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 127,701 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 127,701 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 122,828 miles

Front Bumper has some damage

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light lens slightly defective

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 117,462 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,553 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 112,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,365 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,179 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,305 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear wiper worn

Fail 22 Feb 2018 90,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,954 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2013 58,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KM08 ALU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KM08 ALU, 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 KM08 ALU registered?

KM08 ALU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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