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FV57 XMX

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,965 mi
Last recorded134,965 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XMX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 134,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,447 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 127,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 126,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,261 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 124,163 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 122,469 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 122,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 120,176 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 114,488 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2016 104,734 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 104,734 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,579 miles

Nearside front tyre worn and splits in tread

Fail 29 Jan 2015 88,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,887 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 28 Jan 2013 69,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn raised shoulders and deep split in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2011 60,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 47,801 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,801 miles

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

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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FV57 XMX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FV57 XMX, 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 FV57 XMX registered?

FV57 XMX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FV57 XMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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