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AO58 UTU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,335 mi
Last recorded144,335 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 144,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 134,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 124,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,663 miles

Rear flexi brake hoses have corroded ferrules

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 118,660 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear flexi brake hoses have corroded ferrules

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,053 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,053 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) also excessive play at nearside front road wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 97,926 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,834 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,328 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,495 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,179 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 24,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,819 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,158 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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AO58 UTU 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 78.9%.

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 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 AO58 UTU, 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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AO58 UTU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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