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FP08 BCU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,929 mi
Last recorded140,929 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 BCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 140,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 140,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 129,021 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear floor/ spare wheel well corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2025 129,021 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear floor/ spare wheel well corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2024 118,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded under vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,204 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 109,204 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,154 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM EXHAUST DOWN PIPE...

FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN...

FRONT SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST BOOTS SPLIT...

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM RUSTY...

Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

central exhaust shield not fully secure

Fail 20 Apr 2021 85,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

central exhaust shield not fully secure

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,044 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,416 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 BCU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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