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KM08 PKZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 PKZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 101,673 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear chassis area coved in underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2024 99,238 miles

front and rear covered by underseal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 99,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,977 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 96,599 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides highly corrodded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded around lower spring mounting plates (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 23 May 2020 94,469 miles

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

Rear exhaust baffles

admissions not tested as of being a hybrid vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,946 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Exhaust brackets corroded rear

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

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

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

Uneven tyre wear front

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,004 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

General rear axle corrosion

Underside covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 82,109 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,055 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front lower arms corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,200 miles

hybrid emissions not rested hybrid vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,568 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 77,563 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,064 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,287 miles

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

brake balence 25%

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 PKZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KM08 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

KM08 PKZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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