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F1 HMX

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,243 mi
Last recorded198,243 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 HMX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 198,243 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2025 178,260 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 178,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 158,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 148,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 141,023 miles

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

suspension & components surface rust, underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2021 134,151 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 134,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,905 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 129,902 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 124,199 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 124,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,082 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 117,082 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,423 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,832 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,535 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,621 miles

Centre support brace bent.

Coolant leak

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

N/S/R tyre tread cracked.

O/S undertray damaged.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,258 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 25,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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F1 HMX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F1 HMX, 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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F1 HMX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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