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SO57 KYK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

236,815 mi
Last recorded236,815 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 KYK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 236,815 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 227,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 216,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 204,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 188,652 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 169,921 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 169,921 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 158,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 148,697 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 148,697 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 138,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 136,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 129,731 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 129,731 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 123,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust heat sheild loose.

rear wiper blade worn out.

surface corrosion to n/s/r brake disc.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 117,511 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 117,511 miles

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

offside & nearside front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 109,504 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,633 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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