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FV08 VXK

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,016 mi
Last recorded154,016 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VXK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 154,016 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 154,015 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 152,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 152,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damp inside

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 150,801 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 150,801 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 lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 148,736 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 148,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 147,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 145,504 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 144,669 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 143,279 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 139,508 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 134,072 miles

Nearside front tyre is cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,563 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 129,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 95,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,153 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,447 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,562 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 VXK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

FV08 VXK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 VXK shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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