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MJ08 TKY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,150 mi
Last recorded136,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 136,150 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 136,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 130,107 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 123,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 123,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,520 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,503 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side Mirror Cover Damaged.

Rear Does not clear windscreen effectively

Pass 23 May 2017 54,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,589 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 TKY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black 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 MJ08 TKY, 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 TKY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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