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KV08 TBZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,489 mi
Last recorded194,489 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 TBZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 194,489 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underseal coated

Fail 9 Mar 2026 194,489 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underseal coated

Pass 8 Mar 2025 190,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 178,477 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 167,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 160,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 152,912 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 152,912 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,493 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 150,493 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust shield insecured

Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,257 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 103,257 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,143 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,415 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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KV08 TBZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KV08 TBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV08 TBZ?

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What year was KV08 TBZ registered?

KV08 TBZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is KV08 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 TBZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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