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KR08 XFY

2008 Toyota Prius

White Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,211 mi
Last recorded205,211 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XFY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 205,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 205,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 198,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 198,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 190,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 187,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 185,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 185,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 181,149 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 181,149 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 175,613 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 175,613 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 173,683 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 173,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 171,730 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 170,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 134,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 134,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2014 110,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 91,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,205 miles

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 10 Jun 2011 32,402 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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KR08 XFY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR08 XFY, 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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KR08 XFY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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