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VK08 ZNV

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

242,059 mi
Last recorded242,059 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 242,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 235,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 228,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 223,500 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 223,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 223,335 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing one each side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 218,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 218,509 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 207,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 199,871 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 199,871 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2016 199,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 192,442 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 170,099 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 170,099 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 149,351 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 125,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 94,453 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)

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 ZNV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK08 ZNV, 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 VK08 ZNV registered?

VK08 ZNV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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