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FG08 UCD

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

356,121 mi
Last recorded356,121 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 356,121 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 352,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front headlamps missty

Offside Front Outer cv boot small split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 340,413 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 340,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 322,894 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 322,894 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 304,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 289,809 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 289,809 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 271,354 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 255,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 241,365 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 241,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 240,912 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 226,730 miles

Engine management light illuminating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 211,581 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 211,581 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 245,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 204,028 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 204,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 176,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 149,101 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 126,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 104,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 104,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 79,734 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 79,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,772 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 UCD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric 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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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