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MD08 KGY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

282,250 mi
Last recorded282,250 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 KGY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 282,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 14 Dec 2023 281,793 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 4 Jul 2023 268,548 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 268,521 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door (0.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed wing (0.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both sides under trays insecure & hanging down

Pass 29 Jun 2022 265,801 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 265,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,011 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front ttyres wearing thin on inner edges

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,547 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 45,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside wiper rubber split

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,611 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 25,611 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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MD08 KGY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD08 KGY, 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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MD08 KGY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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