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FP58 AVU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

345,087 mi
Last recorded345,087 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 AVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 345,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 318,597 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 318,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 296,593 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 296,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 282,171 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 280,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (2014)

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (2012)

Pass 18 Mar 2024 262,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Nearside Rear close to 10yrs old

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front close to 10yrs old

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 13 Mar 2024 262,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Nearside Rear close to 10yrs old

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front close to 10yrs old

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 18 Jul 2023 245,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 228,590 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 228,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired ex worn (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end also nut incomplete (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 216,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both side inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 260,312 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 220,798 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 220,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed incorrect vin no on wing (0.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 198,697 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 198,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 164,983 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 164,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 129,225 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,302 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,828 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,365 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 36,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 27,378 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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FP58 AVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP58 AVU, 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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FP58 AVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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