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KR08 XFX

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,276 mi
Last recorded222,276 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XFX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 222,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 190,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 190,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,761 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,587 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 XFX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

KR08 XFX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is KR08 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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