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EA08 FRO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

225,987 mi
Last recorded225,987 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FRO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 225,987 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 203,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 178,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,283 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 120,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,134 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,106 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 77,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 May 2018 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,582 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,922 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,097 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 FRO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FRO, 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 EA08 FRO registered?

EA08 FRO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is EA08 FRO safe to buy?

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