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FM08 MHN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,587 mi
Last recorded69,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,587 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 64,980 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner body sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,739 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 54,013 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))

Fail 2 May 2023 54,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 48,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,266 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower vehicle suspension components have some corrosion,advise

Rear Lower sub frame has some corrosion,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates,advise (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf tyres inner edges worn,cracks all around inner and outer edges,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,809 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe has slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 38,807 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe has slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,782 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 37,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,284 miles

Front brake discs and pads getting low,advise

Rear rear both tyres outer edges have cracks,advise

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,754 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear wiper blade smeering

Fail 26 Jun 2015 24,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear wiper blade smeering

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2013 12,442 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,442 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,762 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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FM08 MHN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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