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RX08 KJZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,887 mi
Last recorded170,887 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 KJZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 170,887 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 170,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2024 161,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 147,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 141,598 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 133,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint / gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,144 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe just before flexy pipe. bind o/s/r wheel. slight bind o/s/f wheel.

slight rear section exhaust blow. corrosion around both rear trailing arm front mounting point areas. level sensor broken on rear beam axle.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 121,471 miles

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

corrosion through out

Pass 4 Sep 2018 113,630 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear chassis legs and inner sills

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,224 miles

brake discs pitted /coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall quite badly damaged but not through to cords

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,636 miles

exhaust system corroded

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,483 miles

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

unable to see rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RX08 KJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RX08 KJZ, 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 RX08 KJZ registered?

RX08 KJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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