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FT08 DVV

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,816 mi
Last recorded235,816 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DVV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 235,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 230,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 218,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 218,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 208,121 miles

Both rear brake pipes to rear flexible pipes corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2022 196,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 173,957 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 173,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 157,631 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to leak

Fail 18 Aug 2020 157,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box starting to leak

Pass 7 Aug 2019 141,789 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 141,788 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 116,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,617 miles

Body damage to n/s/f

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 49,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 29 Jun 2011 37,470 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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FT08 DVV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT08 DVV, 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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FT08 DVV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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