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FP08 SVT

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,625 mi
Last recorded124,625 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 SVT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,656 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 93,653 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 62,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,782 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,451 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,158 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,839 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 25,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,467 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 SVT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SVT, 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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What year was FP08 SVT registered?

FP08 SVT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is FP08 SVT safe to buy?

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