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LO08 AVK

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

349,433 mi
Last recorded349,433 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AVK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 349,433 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 349,433 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2019 317,828 miles

Offside windscreen has crack, but doesn't affect driver view

Fail 24 Mar 2019 317,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside windscreen has crack, but doesn't affect driver view

Pass 5 Apr 2018 301,581 miles

Engine management light on, indicating malfunction in the system

Front Lower Windscreen has a crack outside the swept area

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 301,581 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Engine management light on, indicating malfunction in the system

Front Lower Windscreen has a crack outside the swept area

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 280,163 miles

Front windscreen has a crack at the bottom of the screen outside swept area

Oil leak from the engine

Fail 17 Mar 2017 280,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front windscreen has a crack at the bottom of the screen outside swept area

Oil leak from the engine

Pass 18 Mar 2016 247,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 211,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 181,598 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 146,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,464 miles

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

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

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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LO08 AVK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LO08 AVK, 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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LO08 AVK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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