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FV08 RZS

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,303 mi
Last recorded229,303 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 RZS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 229,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 221,176 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (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 13 Dec 2023 215,239 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 12 Dec 2023 215,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2022 210,976 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 210,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 204,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 9 Dec 2020 192,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 177,390 miles

Front Tyres wearing unevenly

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Fail 25 May 2019 177,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyres wearing unevenly

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 165,374 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Fail 28 May 2018 165,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 153,516 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,512 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 143,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 133,108 miles

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both front and nearside rear tyre worn on edges

gearbox leaking fluid

Fail 11 Jun 2013 110,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre worn on edges

gearbox leaking fluid

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,954 miles

crack in top right hand side of windscreen which is not obstructing the drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,902 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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FV08 RZS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV08 RZS, 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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FV08 RZS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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