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KP08 PWO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,148 mi
Last recorded179,148 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 PWO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 179,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fan belt is perished & cracked

offside front headlight lens is deteriated & needs polishing

Fail 18 Sep 2018 179,148 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fan belt is perished & cracked

offside front headlight lens is deteriated & needs polishing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 146,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 146,729 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing Broken (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,677 miles

advise slight lip front discs

Fail 24 Apr 2014 103,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight lip front discs

Pass 13 May 2013 100,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,433 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn and light corrosion to surface

o/s/r seat belt not tested ,baby seat fitted

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 PWO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PWO, 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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KP08 PWO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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