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AE58 BYF

2008 Toyota Prius

Green Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,190 mi
Last recorded138,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 BYF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 138,190 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 138,190 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2025 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 119,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 111,100 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe slight blow by weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 94,265 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,672 miles

Fuel pipe starts to corrode.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,947 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,879 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,282 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,102 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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AE58 BYF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE58 BYF, 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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AE58 BYF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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