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KP08 PXA

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

235,228 mi
Last recorded235,228 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 PXA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 235,228 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 235,225 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 225,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 215,156 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 211,796 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 211,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 204,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 197,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 197,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 191,247 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 186,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 181,960 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 181,953 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre nail

Pass 26 Aug 2015 173,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 166,445 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 166,445 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 158,107 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 151,697 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 151,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 143,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 134,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 129,672 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 127,945 miles

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

cut o/s/f tyre side wall

damage n/s/f sill

Pass 2 May 2012 127,945 miles

cut o/s/f tyre side wall

damage n/s/f sill

Pass 3 May 2011 100,601 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/4mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/4mm

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 4/3/4mm

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/3mm

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 PXA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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