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KR08 YFV

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

275,765 mi
Last recorded275,765 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 275,765 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 259,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 251,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 245,308 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 245,307 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 241,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 241,244 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 240,382 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing out inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 227,168 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 196,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 148,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,329 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 96,770 miles

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

Nearside 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 YFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

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

Is KR08 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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