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RA08 KNJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

215,284 mi
Last recorded215,284 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 KNJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 215,284 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2025 210,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 204,985 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 204,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 202,158 miles

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

hybrid vehicle emissions to clean to give reading

Pass 24 Sep 2020 199,408 miles

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

offside +nearside front headlamp pattern poor image

Fail 24 Sep 2020 199,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside +nearside front headlamp pattern poor image

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,928 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2014 80,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,322 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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RA08 KNJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA08 KNJ, 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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What year was RA08 KNJ registered?

RA08 KNJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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