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KO08 YEF

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,918 mi
Last recorded123,918 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 YEF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 123,918 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 123,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 110,135 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 110,131 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Pipe has burst while doing brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,514 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2021 102,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,673 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 98,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,309 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,777 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,737 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,737 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,233 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,747 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 43,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 33,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,679 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,047 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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KO08 YEF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KO08 YEF, 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 KO08 YEF registered?

KO08 YEF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KO08 YEF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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