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SK58 OVY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,355 mi
Last recorded207,355 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 OVY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 207,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 184,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 178,396 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 178,396 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 155,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,593 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 146,593 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,695 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 24 Mar 2016 133,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

presenter adviced

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,587 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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SK58 OVY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SK58 OVY, 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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SK58 OVY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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