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MK08 ECV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,987 mi
Last recorded189,987 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ECV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2018 189,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 169,905 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside/nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/nearside (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded offside/nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 151,410 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,933 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 115,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,297 miles

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

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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MK08 ECV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK08 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

MK08 ECV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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