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MA08 OKZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,903 mi
Last recorded172,903 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OKZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 172,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 169,899 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 160,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 160,747 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 154,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 154,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 154,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 147,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 139,463 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,495 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 124,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,474 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,958 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 OKZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA08 OKZ, 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 OKZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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