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FM08 RDY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

248,160 mi
Last recorded248,160 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RDY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 248,160 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 248,117 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 280,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 221,735 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 221,714 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested test may cause damage as loud grinding noise coming from rear park brake (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 196,092 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 184,246 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded

rear trailing arms have slight movement

Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 166,771 miles

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

rear floor pan inc sills and axel corroded

rear trailing arms have slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2021 156,976 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axel and subframes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 148,098 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,734 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,422 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,433 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 92,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire back box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp Damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,656 miles

OSR calliper binding slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,656 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OSR calliper binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,770 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 55,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,651 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,842 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,874 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 RDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 FM08 RDY, 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 RDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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