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FD08 JVE

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,629 mi
Last recorded179,629 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 JVE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 179,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 179,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 168,958 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Nov 2024 168,954 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both side (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2023 160,177 miles

All Vehicle undersealed

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 146,030 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 143,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 143,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,318 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 88,850 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 88,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,150 miles

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

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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FD08 JVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FD08 JVE, 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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FD08 JVE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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