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KS57 DFG

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,101 mi
Last recorded117,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 117,101 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,039 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 114,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,425 miles

Both sides inner sills , facing panel & undersides general surface Corrosion .

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sides Mirror cover Missing .

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe Corrosion .

Under sides partly covers fitted .

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,081 miles

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,853 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Windscreen Cracked. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Sides Inner Sills, facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,080 miles

Both Sides Inner Sills, Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sides Mirror Covers Missing.

Stone chip on windscreen.

Undersides partly cover fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,546 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 97,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,256 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,437 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres slightly perished in treaded area

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,801 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 14 Jan 2011 16,563 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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KS57 DFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KS57 DFG, 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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KS57 DFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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