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FM57 HFW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

313,786 mi
Last recorded313,786 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 HFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 313,786 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle is getting variouse places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 312,099 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and chassis corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside head light have poor beam condition

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 310,633 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 310,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 246,461 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly un-even

slight cracking to both rear axle bushes

slight play in steering rack / rack ends

Fail 13 Jul 2017 246,451 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly un-even

slight cracking to both rear axle bushes

slight play in steering rack / rack ends

Pass 10 Jan 2017 233,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror case missing

rear section of exhaust is slightly leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2017 233,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault v.s.c light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed good year (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror case missing

rear section of exhaust is slightly leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2016 186,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 186,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 148,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 138,523 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 124,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,267 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 77,681 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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FM57 HFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM57 HFW, 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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FM57 HFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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