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KW08 DZY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,039 mi
Last recorded181,039 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 DZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 181,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 164,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 157,811 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 153,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 148,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 141,916 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 141,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 127,418 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,049 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,049 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,684 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,384 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 76,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,359 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,930 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,455 miles

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

O/S door mirror cracked

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,331 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,327 miles

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

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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KW08 DZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 KW08 DZY, 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 KW08 DZY registered?

KW08 DZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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