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FP08 AHU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,037 mi
Last recorded203,037 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 AHU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 203,037 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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Pass 3 Jul 2025 195,429 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

ubcc

Pass 11 Jul 2024 188,268 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 188,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 181,285 miles

Coil spring corroded All* (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

UBCC

Pass 30 May 2022 174,211 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 168,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 165,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 160,387 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 160,219 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 152,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 143,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 129,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 76,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,697 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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FP08 AHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FP08 AHU, 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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FP08 AHU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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