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FL08 XVC

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 125,435 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 111,524 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 90,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 83,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 82,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,434 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 80,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,446 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 68,926 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 58,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 49,830 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2013 41,668 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

small cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 25 May 2012 32,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 32,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 24,539 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 XVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

FL08 XVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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