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FM08 RZB

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

228,829 mi
Last recorded228,829 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RZB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 228,829 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 228,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 207,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 207,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 199,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 186,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 174,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 174,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 162,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 155,207 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 155,207 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 149,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,386 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 145,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 140,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 137,620 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,421 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 116,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,446 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,607 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,271 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,271 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 67,218 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,690 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 RZB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RZB, 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 FM08 RZB registered?

FM08 RZB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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