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FP08 UZL

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,015 mi
Last recorded136,015 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UZL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 136,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 133,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,563 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,404 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,501 miles

Central Rear Rear heat shield is slightly loose but not likely to fall off

Central Rear cable wrapped round exhaust to add extra support

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,798 miles

Central Rear wiper rubber split

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Offside Front wiper rubber split

Fail 25 Aug 2020 112,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear wiper rubber split

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Offside Front wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,256 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 89,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 80,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,869 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 69,869 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 58,458 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 58,458 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2012 45,780 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 33,824 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 UZL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black 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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

FP08 UZL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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