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NG08 KPU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 KPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 146,085 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 146,084 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 139,541 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 139,541 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 129,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 120,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front brake pads 1/2 worn

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 106,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,105 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,669 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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NG08 KPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NG08 KPU, 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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NG08 KPU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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