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FG57 VKZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,660 mi
Last recorded66,660 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 VKZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 66,660 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,377 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,216 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,968 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 32,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,275 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,483 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 15,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,244 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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FG57 VKZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FG57 VKZ, 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 FG57 VKZ registered?

FG57 VKZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is FG57 VKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 VKZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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