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FP57 BGU

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,710 mi
Last recorded182,710 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 182,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 182,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 154,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,423 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,684 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,278 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,439 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 31,437 miles

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

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

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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FP57 BGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP57 BGU, 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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FP57 BGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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