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FM57 VUG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

376,350 mi
Last recorded376,350 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VUG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 376,350 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 376,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2023 349,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 339,970 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 329,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2022 320,358 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 315,640 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 315,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear trailing arm bush worn

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

Pass 1 May 2021 301,507 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 1 May 2021 301,499 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Nov 2020 295,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 291,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 282,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dustcover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 257,911 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

parking brake effort low

Pass 27 Sep 2017 205,357 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,558 miles

both front coil springs corroded at top

engine cover fitted

parking brake effort low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,012 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 710,109 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 710,109 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,748 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre at limit

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 VUG 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 73.1%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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