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VO08 FZP

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,655 mi
Last recorded125,655 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 FZP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 125,655 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 125,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill To Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 117,271 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,173 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2022 108,631 miles

Both front shock boots split

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,611 miles

Front nearside and offside shock gaiters split.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside beam bushes worn and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 102,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2018 90,238 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer raised edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,895 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,862 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,502 miles

slight wear and discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,769 miles

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

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

slight wear to both front brake discs, rear brake discs ae discoloured

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,769 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs, rear brake discs ae discoloured

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,336 miles

light scrubbing to both outer edges of front tyres

slight wear and discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

light scrubbing to both outer edges of front tyres

slight wear and discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

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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VO08 FZP 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 VO08 FZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO08 FZP registered?

VO08 FZP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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