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SH08 RKO

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,912 mi
Last recorded211,912 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RKO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 211,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 211,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 195,915 miles

Front Both Headlights lense not clear

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 180,316 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 180,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 180,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 177,559 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 161,131 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 161,131 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 149,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 141,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 133,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,820 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,880 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 72,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,151 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,026 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,026 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,768 miles

o/s/r, n/s/r tyres have slight cracking on outer shoulders.

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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SH08 RKO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH08 RKO, 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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SH08 RKO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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