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KS57 UYF

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,238 mi
Last recorded171,238 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 UYF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 171,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 171,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 163,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 157,267 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 150,963 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 150,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 145,967 miles

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

Front tyres getting low

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2020 142,211 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,488 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn, Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,257 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 110,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,600 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,506 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 63,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,958 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,423 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 UYF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KS57 UYF, 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 KS57 UYF registered?

KS57 UYF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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