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FH08 EAM

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

249,706 mi
Last recorded249,706 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EAM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 249,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 236,940 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 236,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 222,112 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog light broken/ not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 204,921 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 181,297 miles

Offside Front fog light broken

Offside Front shock weeping

Pass 25 Nov 2020 167,722 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower fog lamp damaged/not working

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 158,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil added prior to test

Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,173 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Foglight not working

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,992 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,398 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cut

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,496 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 67,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 56,593 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle missing

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on edges

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2013 47,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,156 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly worn/lipped

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,956 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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FH08 EAM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FH08 EAM, 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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FH08 EAM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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