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RK08 UPE

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 UPE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 137,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 132,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 128,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 123,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 121,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 119,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 119,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 117,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 117,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 104,044 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 14 May 2018 99,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 96,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 93,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 83,545 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 70,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 58,652 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 58,652 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 46,471 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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 34,188 miles

nearside front sill impact damaged

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 UPE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other 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 RK08 UPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 UPE registered?

RK08 UPE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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