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FE08 SZY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,434 mi
Last recorded154,434 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 SZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 154,434 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 147,804 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 135,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 115,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,405 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,638 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 104,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,533 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,625 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,241 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,132 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 SZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FE08 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

FE08 SZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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