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FV08 ZCX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ZCX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 120,380 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 120,187 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 119,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 118,588 miles

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 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 21 Jul 2022 117,718 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2022 117,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,331 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 112,733 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 112,731 miles

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

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

Both front shock absorbers corroding

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,022 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,622 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,889 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 71,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,074 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,860 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 ZCX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

FV08 ZCX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 ZCX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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