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EA08 FOC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FOC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 115,376 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake backing plates corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill, near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear underside floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 108,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front headlamp aim only just met requirements.

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 102,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 96,383 miles

Central seat rear belt returning slowly.

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes starting to perish.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Apr 2021 96,383 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Central seat rear belt returning slowly.

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes starting to perish.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 May 2020 94,136 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 94,136 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire muffler (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,759 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,188 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,945 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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EA08 FOC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA08 FOC, 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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EA08 FOC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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