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VK08 RHF

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,406 mi
Last recorded112,406 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 112,406 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,908 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,067 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 101,067 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 90,023 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2021 86,249 miles

General corrosion

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,168 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under-body components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 81,168 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under-body components slightly corroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear metal pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,999 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,785 miles

Front n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer raised edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,220 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,461 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,640 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 RHF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RHF, 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 RHF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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