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FE08 PZG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,304 mi
Last recorded165,304 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 PZG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 165,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc/drum back plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear suspension mounting area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody outer floor rails and rear chassis corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2026 165,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc/drum back plate heavily corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear suspension mounting area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody outer floor rails and rear chassis corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2025 163,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 162,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 159,995 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 159,995 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 158,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 156,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 150,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 139,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 127,147 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 114,515 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 114,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,572 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,204 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,403 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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FE08 PZG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE08 PZG, 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 FE08 PZG registered?

FE08 PZG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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