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FG08 EKW

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 EKW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 216,745 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2024 201,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 187,340 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable items

Pass 4 Apr 2023 172,324 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 172,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,889 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 158,889 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF + OSF TYRES BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 137,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,080 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 120,788 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear General condition of under body corroded.

Rear brake discs scored.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 120,787 miles

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

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear General condition of under body corroded.

Rear brake discs scored.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 115,616 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded.

Rear brake discs scored.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 115,615 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded.

Rear brake discs scored.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,443 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 105,443 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,943 miles

Rear Accident damaged

Some vehicle underside components corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 99,943 miles

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

Rear Accident damaged

Some vehicle underside components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,274 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,233 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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FG08 EKW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FG08 EKW, 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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FG08 EKW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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