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VN08 ZKX

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,422 mi
Last recorded207,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ZKX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 207,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 207,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 189,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 173,548 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 173,548 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 166,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre minor cracks outter edge

nsr sill damaged

nsr tyre minor cracks

osf tyre cracks inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 166,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre minor cracks outter edge

nsr sill damaged

nsr tyre minor cracks

osf tyre cracks inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 146,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 122,411 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,318 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,442 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,982 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,176 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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VN08 ZKX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZKX, 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 VN08 ZKX registered?

VN08 ZKX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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