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RA08 KRN

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,093 mi
Last recorded168,093 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 KRN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 168,093 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 165,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 165,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge exposed rubber ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 160,669 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2022 154,754 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,260 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 146,189 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 137,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 131,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,319 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,127 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,127 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,779 miles

wipers.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,548 miles

front & rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,723 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KRN 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 84.2%.

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 RA08 KRN, 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 KRN registered?

RA08 KRN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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