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KP08 JXX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

255,042 mi
Last recorded255,042 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 JXX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 255,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 241,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 229,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 224,472 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

body damage

Pass 5 Nov 2020 212,262 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 212,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 204,464 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 204,464 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 188,968 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 173,305 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 160,017 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 160,017 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 149,506 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 138,729 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 138,729 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 125,727 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 125,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 115,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 98,660 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 98,660 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,210 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 19,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 55,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,514 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,644 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 JXX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

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

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