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VK08 RFX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

163,898 mi
Last recorded163,898 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RFX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 163,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 139,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,290 miles

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 113,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,245 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 86,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,222 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,580 miles

Cracks in tread on both front tyres

Cracks in tread on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,175 miles

all tyre treds cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,370 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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VK08 RFX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VK08 RFX, 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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VK08 RFX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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