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PL08 KYJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

237,608 mi
Last recorded237,608 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KYJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 237,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 237,608 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 191,778 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight cracking to rear axle bushes

Fail 15 Feb 2017 191,778 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight cracking to rear axle bushes

Fail 13 Feb 2017 151,516 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight cracking to rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2016 150,648 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 150,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,440 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,304 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 105,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,399 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,590 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 43,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 34,846 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 33,355 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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PL08 KYJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PL08 KYJ, 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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PL08 KYJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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