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AK08 FZY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

288,835 mi
Last recorded288,835 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 288,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in rear axle bushes

Rear brake discs back plates corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 276,711 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 254,212 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 254,212 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 192,072 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to main ... (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,188 miles

Both front shocker boots split

N/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear axle bushes split and becoming unbonded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,097 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,716 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,306 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,830 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 FZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

AK08 FZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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