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KY08 DWK

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

198,728 mi
Last recorded198,728 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 DWK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 198,728 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 198,728 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 184,428 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 176,114 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 164,544 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 164,544 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 160,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 157,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 150,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 142,594 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))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 142,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 6 Dec 2017 137,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 132,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 126,652 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 126,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 119,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,178 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 923,333 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,088 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,497 miles

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

off /side/near /side tyres worn on inner edege

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,266 miles

nearside rear tyre worn thin on outer edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,578 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 DWK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DWK, 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 DWK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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