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KY08 ACO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,560 mi
Last recorded105,560 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ACO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,560 miles

Both headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 105,560 miles

Both headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 89,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust lipped inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside outer head lamp lens is weathering / deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear axle beam bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,491 miles

front brake imbalance

rear inner sill areas corroding,unable to assess some areas due to covers

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,050 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Mar 2018 49,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,297 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 16 Feb 2015 27,049 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 20,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,819 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,779 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 15,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 15,850 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,719 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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KY08 ACO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KY08 ACO, 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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KY08 ACO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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