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MD08 FPG

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

153,701 mi
Last recorded153,701 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 FPG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 153,701 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 137,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 124,573 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 108,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 108,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,249 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 99,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 176,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 162,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 153,519 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 153,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 134,498 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 118,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,308 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,796 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,983 miles

Advise cut in nearside front centre tyre.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,659 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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MD08 FPG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MD08 FPG, 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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MD08 FPG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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