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MA08 KVR

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 KVR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal limited inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2025 75,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield missing around tank

vehcile floor pan/chassis covered in under seal limited inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2024 72,547 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))

vehicle floors and chassis under sealed

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody heavily undersealed in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,118 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded and rear underbody sills

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 59,969 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,407 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 59,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,824 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 18 May 2017 53,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,412 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not exposing ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre cracking but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 4 Jun 2015 48,471 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,471 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,486 miles

Rear wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,505 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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MA08 KVR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MA08 KVR, 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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MA08 KVR is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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