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PK08 KYZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Gold Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,428 mi
Last recorded105,428 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 KYZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 105,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,069 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlights dull image just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,282 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,287 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 73,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,195 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,176 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split & smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,511 miles

nearside wiper blade split & smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 47,617 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,293 miles

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

both rear tyre treads starting to crack/split

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,615 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 KYZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Gold with a 1,497cc electric 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 PK08 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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