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SP08 KRZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,373 mi
Last recorded141,373 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KRZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 141,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 133,480 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 133,476 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe, as per marked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake back plate deteriorated and insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Offside front headlight beam image slightly distorted , BORDERLINE

Rear wiper blade rubber defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,883 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,645 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,623 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake pad shims missing

Fail 6 Sep 2019 79,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front and rear suspension corroded

front brake pad shims missing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,101 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing the outer edge Nearside front tyre scuffed the outer wall

Front wipers could be better

Fuel hose corroded Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake back plates corroded and breaking up

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,913 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake back plates corroded and breaking up

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heat shield insecure

rear brake dicsc in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,642 miles

dent on bonnet

n/s/f/ door moulding insecure

n/s/r/ tyre wearing low and edges worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,965 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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SP08 KRZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SP08 KRZ, 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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SP08 KRZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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