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RK57 ZLN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,403 mi
Last recorded145,403 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 ZLN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 145,403 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 145,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1x 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,573 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2022 106,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing center and on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing center and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 95,690 miles

Central Registration plate inscription missing cracked across nos (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing center and on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing center and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,071 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,607 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,034 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,798 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 30,755 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,127 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 23,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,307 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,908 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 18,908 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,897 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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RK57 ZLN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RK57 ZLN, 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 RK57 ZLN registered?

RK57 ZLN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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