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FH57 ZWA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,646 mi
Last recorded119,646 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 ZWA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 119,646 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 96,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2023 87,219 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2023 87,219 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,363 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 68,363 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 58,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine management light on.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 58,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine management light on.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,430 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 27,428 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking.195/55vr16 bridgestone.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,608 miles

both front tyres have significant wear on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,331 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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FH57 ZWA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH57 ZWA, 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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FH57 ZWA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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