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AK58 AXW

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,682 mi
Last recorded280,682 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 AXW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 280,682 miles

Front panel damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

body / sills x 2 / suspension / subframe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 280,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front panel damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

body / sills x 2 / suspension / subframe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 265,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front panel damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 249,079 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose / slight damage to o/s/f seat belt / slight play in o/s rack arm / under body corrosion / under covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2023 249,079 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose / slight damage to o/s/f seat belt / slight play in o/s rack arm / under body corrosion / under covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 232,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 220,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 206,259 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 194,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED. Change brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Monitor and change soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped, change brake disc soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 189,545 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 189,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 176,763 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 165,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 153,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 142,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 142,190 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,098 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 131,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,386 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 105,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,256 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,823 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,021 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 34,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,660 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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AK58 AXW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK58 AXW, 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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AK58 AXW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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