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FM08 GOA

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,805 mi
Last recorded144,805 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 GOA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 144,805 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 140,562 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 140,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,344 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,406 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 123,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 113,918 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 108,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,889 miles

nearside front wheel and tyre damaged

nearside rear outer wheel arch damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,756 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,756 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,852 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly corroded on face

Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,852 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly corroded on face

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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FM08 GOA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM08 GOA, 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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FM08 GOA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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