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KS08 VNL

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

268,817 mi
Last recorded268,817 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 268,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 268,732 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 253,326 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 243,441 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 242,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bent up bracket almost snapped off (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 231,653 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 224,186 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% - low reading from offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 224,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% - low reading from offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 217,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2023 217,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 196,978 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 196,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 196,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2022 189,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside rear (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 168,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 139,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,139 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,795 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 68,225 miles

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

Pass 2 May 2015 59,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2014 50,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 40,955 miles

off side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 32,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 25,213 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 VNL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

KS08 VNL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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