CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP08 FZN

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

240,652 mi
Last recorded240,652 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 FZN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 240,652 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 227,867 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 205,861 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 201,901 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 198,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 198,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTHSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 194,245 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides ( BIG BUSHS) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 194,274 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides ( BIG BUSHS) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 186,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 181,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 171,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 166,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 154,945 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 151,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,462 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 137,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 123,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 107,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,984 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,756 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,362 miles

offside rear tyre's inner + outer edges worn

Fail 8 May 2012 42,362 miles

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

offside rear tyre's inner + outer edges worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,077 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP08 FZN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 BP08 FZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP08 FZN?

You can check the full history of BP08 FZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP08 FZN registered?

BP08 FZN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is BP08 FZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 FZN shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP08 FZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP08 FZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.