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RK08 UFT

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,303 mi
Last recorded172,303 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 UFT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 172,303 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 161,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 128,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,213 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 79,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective PLUS BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 29,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,580 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,414 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 22,629 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer tread cracked

offside rear tyre outer tread cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,629 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer tread cracked

offside rear tyre outer tread cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,712 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,125 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 17,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,854 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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RK08 UFT 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 78.9%.

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 RK08 UFT, 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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RK08 UFT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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