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RE08 MKP

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,699 mi
Last recorded101,699 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 MKP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 101,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 94,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Beam to body Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Beam to Body Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 94,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Beam to body Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Beam to Body Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,833 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,580 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 72,580 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,080 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,851 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,831 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,662 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,165 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RE08 MKP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol 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 RE08 MKP, 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 RE08 MKP registered?

RE08 MKP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 MKP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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