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KR08 KGK

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,027 mi
Last recorded134,027 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 KGK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 134,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2026 134,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2025 126,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 119,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle been undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 112,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 110,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing or weakened

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,003 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,107 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,107 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,743 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,687 miles

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

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

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

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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KR08 KGK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KR08 KGK, 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 KR08 KGK registered?

KR08 KGK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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