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SW08 HKF

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,363 mi
Last recorded143,363 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 HKF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 143,363 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 143,357 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 124,281 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 108,137 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear slight surface rust

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,053 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 93,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,186 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,401 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 81,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,054 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,524 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,239 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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SW08 HKF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SW08 HKF, 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 SW08 HKF registered?

SW08 HKF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SW08 HKF safe to buy?

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