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AC08 FZO

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 FZO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,731 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))

Pass 29 May 2025 68,897 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 68,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 67,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,083 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,364 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 48,363 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,455 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,534 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 32,810 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge getting low on tread

Pass 31 May 2011 27,087 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge[built up tread pattern]

Fail 31 May 2011 27,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge[built up tread pattern]

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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AC08 FZO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AC08 FZO, 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 AC08 FZO registered?

AC08 FZO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is AC08 FZO safe to buy?

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