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MJ08 TKU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

217,417 mi
Last recorded217,417 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TKU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 217,417 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 217,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 189,403 miles

excess corrosion to offside front floor - not in prescribed area

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

tyre sizes incorrect (205/55x16 fitted - should be 195/55x16)

Fail 6 Nov 2024 189,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters painted & obscured by licence plate (0.1 (d))

excess corrosion to offside front floor - not in prescribed area

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

tyre sizes incorrect (205/55x16 fitted - should be 195/55x16)

Pass 8 May 2024 176,093 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 175,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 168,039 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

both front tyres over 10yrs old

Fail 10 Oct 2023 167,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered with non reflective tape (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered with non reflective tape (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

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

both front tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 18 Apr 2023 153,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 138,380 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 138,322 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat cover (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-laminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight rust under vehicle

Pass 26 Dec 2020 132,975 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 127,575 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 127,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,360 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 107,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 93,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 93,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,567 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,209 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,209 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,098 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 65,098 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 120,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front headlight slightly up

Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,142 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front headlight slightly up

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,380 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,525 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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MJ08 TKU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 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 MJ08 TKU, 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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MJ08 TKU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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