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KS08 TPO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,920 mi
Last recorded93,920 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 TPO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 93,920 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 93,920 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 92,117 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 92,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,413 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 87,458 miles

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

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,431 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,414 miles

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

General corrosion to all front suspension components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,324 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit.advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded around outer edges.

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished. 195/55/16 87v

Pass 16 Aug 2019 80,058 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished (195/55 16)

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

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

Underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,786 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished. 195/55/16 87v

rear brake pads starting to get low and rear brake discs corroded around outer edges.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 76,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly perished. 195/55/16 87v

n/s/f wiper blade split. 16"

rear brake pads starting to get low and rear brake discs corroded around outer edges.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,964 miles

both rear tyres very slightly perished. 195/55/16 87v

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,155 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,388 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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KS08 TPO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KS08 TPO, 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 KS08 TPO registered?

KS08 TPO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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