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FY08 XEM

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,992 mi
Last recorded201,992 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XEM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 201,992 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank return pipe corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 198,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 198,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 190,205 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 190,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 171,068 miles

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 5 Apr 2022 159,579 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 159,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 153,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

x2 rear tyres cracking between the treads

Pass 23 Mar 2020 150,761 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 150,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 140,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,550 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside tread low.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 130,550 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside tread low.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 123,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,123 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 66,352 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,829 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 37,829 miles

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

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

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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FY08 XEM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY08 XEM, 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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FY08 XEM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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