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RO08 KLX

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

376,640 mi
Last recorded376,640 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 KLX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 376,640 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hybrid emission not tested

Pass 30 Oct 2019 361,998 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 361,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 336,783 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 336,095 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 313,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 282,930 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 282,930 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 258,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 242,777 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 242,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 227,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 212,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 199,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 183,894 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 183,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 176,357 miles

Different tyre widths fitted from front to rear and not standard for vehicle

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

Radiator bottom hose connection has a calcimated leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 163,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 160,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 148,054 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limits

Fail 27 Oct 2014 148,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre close to legal limits

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner brake pads possibly wearing thin

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 140,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner brake pads possibly wearing thin

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 134,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2013 121,279 miles

Nearside Front 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 smooth and delaminating on inner edge with deep long cut but not to cords

Pass 1 Jun 2013 114,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 101,969 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner tread

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner tread

o/s/r tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Pass 16 Mar 2012 101,731 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 101,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 89,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KLX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 KLX, 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 KLX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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