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FV08 SBU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,722 mi
Last recorded63,722 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 SBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,722 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both front wish bone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 63,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both front wish bone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,425 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 57,319 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,766 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 38,516 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,950 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,603 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 SBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV08 SBU, 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 FV08 SBU registered?

FV08 SBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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