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FD08 SJO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SJO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front & Rear Suspension component mounting covered in underseal

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 4 Apr 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front & Rear Suspension component mounting covered in underseal

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 22 Aug 2025 350,438 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 18 Feb 2025 334,860 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 19 Aug 2024 316,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 305,534 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 305,534 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 290,826 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 282,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 275,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 274,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 274,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 258,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 241,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 238,954 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 238,954 miles

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 5 Nov 2020 310,375 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 310,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 298,015 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 298,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 286,466 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 286,466 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 272,713 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 261,224 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 246,556 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 246,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 216,052 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 216,051 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 189,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 166,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,221 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 140,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 114,852 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 114,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 90,296 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,992 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS

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 SJO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 FD08 SJO, 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 SJO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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