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KP08 JXU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

262,900 mi
Last recorded262,900 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 JXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 262,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2023 236,757 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 206,585 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 206,576 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 162,764 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 162,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,405 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,350 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 123,157 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 123,157 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 123,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,477 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 111,477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,349 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,660 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 JXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KP08 JXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 JXU registered?

KP08 JXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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