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PK08 AUA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,345 mi
Last recorded143,345 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 AUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 143,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 143,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,203 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,096 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2011 41,546 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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PK08 AUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK08 AUA, 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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PK08 AUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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