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BP08 FZL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,368 mi
Last recorded91,368 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 FZL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,829 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 85,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 82,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Recommend Cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Area 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 70,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,977 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,503 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,503 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,628 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 55,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,168 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,982 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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BP08 FZL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BP08 FZL, 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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BP08 FZL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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