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KP08 FDL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 FDL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 98,922 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 88,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front drive shaft nuts have not been locked over

both headlight lenses are in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2024 88,212 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front drive shaft nuts have not been locked over

both headlight lenses are in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,587 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 74,587 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing Both track rod end split pins (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire fouling wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively sensor wire fouling wheel (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 286,647 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 280,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 273,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 259,736 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 232,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 200,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 172,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 145,076 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 118,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,802 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 70,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,831 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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KP08 FDL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP08 FDL, 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 KP08 FDL registered?

KP08 FDL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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