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FM08 UHU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

183,285 mi
Last recorded183,285 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 183,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axl corroded

under body corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 178,193 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear floor corroded

underside corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 173,562 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

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

underside corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2022 168,105 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear general corrosion to underside

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,782 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 156,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification welded repair to N/S/F linkage area (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 156,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through tyre sidewall damaged as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 137,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 137,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,100 miles

Nearside Front headlight projected beam image is poor.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 117,060 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image at all, suspect problem with headlamp or its bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 117,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp levelling device not checked due to dipped beam inop

Pass 24 Jan 2020 114,184 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 114,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 109,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 105,970 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and low pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 91,159 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,478 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 78,458 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,179 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,812 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 37,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,593 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 21,593 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,688 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 UHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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