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VN08 JKU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

261,129 mi
Last recorded261,129 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 JKU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 261,129 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 260,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 257,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 254,248 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 248,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 237,515 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 237,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 231,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 223,670 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 223,670 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 217,217 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2017 202,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 184,612 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 184,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 164,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 144,215 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 144,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 138,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 112,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant residue on waterpump body

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs with corrosion on rear

Fail 5 Mar 2013 112,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant residue on waterpump body

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs with corrosion on rear

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

discoloured rear brake discs

Fail 24 Feb 2012 87,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

discoloured rear brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and rear brake discs are discoloured with front inner sides badly pitted and corroded also very worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,931 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear brake discs are discoloured with front inner sides badly pitted and corroded also very worn

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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VN08 JKU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN08 JKU, 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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VN08 JKU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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