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FL08 CUW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,846 mi
Last recorded93,846 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 CUW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 93,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 90,092 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 87,256 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested No image pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,930 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 82,930 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no pattern visible (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,141 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,708 miles

Engine management light on, indicating malfunction in the system

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,736 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper slightly split but clears windscreen

engine management light shows on dash

oil level low

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 65% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,093 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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FL08 CUW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,600cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FL08 CUW, 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 FL08 CUW registered?

FL08 CUW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 CUW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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