MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nsf wiper split
osf wiper split
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nsf wiper split
osf wiper split
rear wiper split
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK08 ECJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 MK08 ECJ, 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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What year was MK08 ECJ registered?
MK08 ECJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is MK08 ECJ safe to buy?
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