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EN08 FKM

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,507 mi
Last recorded226,507 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 FKM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 226,507 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 226,462 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))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 220,018 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 12 Feb 2024 200,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 170,429 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 170,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 138,645 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 138,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,853 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,933 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,053 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,787 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,274 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 49,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on edges of tread

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,032 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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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EN08 FKM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EN08 FKM, 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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EN08 FKM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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