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RK08 UOU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,695 mi
Last recorded110,695 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 UOU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 110,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner sill corroded nearside and offside

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,891 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside + Nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,045 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 106,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,007 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 101,007 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,976 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 95,294 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 95,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 92,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,899 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,503 miles

offside front wiper blade split

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 UOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue 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 UOU, 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 RK08 UOU registered?

RK08 UOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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