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RO08 KKZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 KKZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 71,178 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 71,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 69,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 69,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 67,492 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,352 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 63,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,747 miles

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

Headlamp aims just visible

Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 53,368 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 53,368 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,342 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,644 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front 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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RO08 KKZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other 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 RO08 KKZ, 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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RO08 KKZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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