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FL08 DMY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

257,864 mi
Last recorded257,864 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 DMY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 257,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 239,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (October2010)

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (October2011)

Fail 21 May 2025 239,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at small end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre over 10rs old (July2010)

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (October2010)

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (October2011)

Pass 28 Aug 2024 228,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 222,033 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 222,023 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 212,473 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 212,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 194,607 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 194,595 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 178,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 153,994 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 153,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 142,009 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in n/f steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2018 137,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,608 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 125,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 118,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 118,873 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,337 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has deep cuts

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,900 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts on nearside front tyre wall

rear no. plate starting to deteriate

some pitting/ surface corrosion on rear brake discs

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 DMY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FL08 DMY, 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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FL08 DMY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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