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PK08 SAJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,100 mi
Last recorded197,100 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 SAJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 197,100 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 192,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low on engine oil

Pass 29 Aug 2023 185,731 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 179,734 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 173,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 169,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 162,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 143,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 113,074 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,875 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side ball joints (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,657 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 86,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,756 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,456 miles

n/sf tyre has a deep cut on outer treads

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 SAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PK08 SAJ, 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 SAJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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