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FP08 SVZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 SVZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge/stepping. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,123 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,311 miles

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

OS front headlamp lens deteriorated but operating as intended

Fail 10 Oct 2022 97,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,110 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,397 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,518 miles

slight damage to nsf outer tyre wall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,736 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 SVZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

FP08 SVZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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