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FL58 AEU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,290 mi
Last recorded175,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 AEU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 175,290 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 175,290 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 174,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 169,920 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 169,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 163,981 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 163,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 163,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 160,410 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 160,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 155,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 155,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 150,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 144,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 144,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 119,910 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,490 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 79,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,363 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyre sidewalls scrubbed

deep cut in nearside front tyre sidewall and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,174 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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FL58 AEU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,600cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL58 AEU, 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 FL58 AEU registered?

FL58 AEU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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