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FG08 UCA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

239,986 mi
Last recorded239,986 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UCA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 239,986 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 239,986 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 224,875 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 224,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 204,795 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 161,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 134,309 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 134,309 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 113,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 105,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,088 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 UCA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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