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AK08 FZM

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FZM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 299,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2025 299,999 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure fixing missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 299,999 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 299,295 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 264,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 264,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 213,325 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 158,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,419 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 108,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2018 102,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 96,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,428 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 56,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 56,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,690 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,245 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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AK08 FZM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK08 FZM, 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 AK08 FZM registered?

AK08 FZM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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