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FG08 HZV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,090 mi
Last recorded203,090 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 HZV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 203,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 196,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 196,031 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 196,031 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 194,593 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 194,593 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 193,303 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 193,303 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 190,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 189,331 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 189,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 177,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 177,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 166,424 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 160,802 miles

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

Offside headlamp beam image kick up to the offside possibly dazzling the oncoming traffic.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 150,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2016 140,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 132,435 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 132,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 126,745 miles

Offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 126,745 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,989 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,953 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,473 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,755 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,167 miles

front lower grill damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,167 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front lower grill damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,898 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 HZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HZV, 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 FG08 HZV registered?

FG08 HZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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