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SO57 KFV

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

235,477 mi
Last recorded235,477 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 KFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 235,477 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 235,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 222,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 222,582 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 210,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 208,454 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 208,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 206,475 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 206,475 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 204,486 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 204,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 197,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 189,280 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 186,896 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 178,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 171,291 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 167,849 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 160,247 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 160,247 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 148,676 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 148,676 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 123,868 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 123,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,384 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 121,384 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 110,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 99,495 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,448 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 74,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,618 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,202 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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SO57 KFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 SO57 KFV, 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 SO57 KFV registered?

SO57 KFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is SO57 KFV safe to buy?

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