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RO08 KND

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,951 mi
Last recorded158,951 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 KND
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 158,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 144,268 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 144,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Split pin is missing,but could have locking fluid applied

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 138,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Split pin is missing,but could have locking fluid applied

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,317 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield broken.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 137,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust heat shield broken.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 131,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 131,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,021 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 119,021 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 107,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,777 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance 63% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,001 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 95,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,170 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 50,170 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 26 Feb 2011 38,453 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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RO08 KND is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KND, 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 KND is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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