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AU58 SXF

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

249,704 mi
Last recorded249,704 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 SXF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 249,704 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover is missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 249,704 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover is missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 215,738 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 215,738 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 193,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 193,623 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))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 174,762 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2021 156,528 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 156,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 141,304 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 141,303 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,977 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 122,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 105,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 89,510 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 89,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,682 miles

Centre Rear seat belt unable to check,as child seat is fitted

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt fully,as child seat is fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,234 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 52,809 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,748 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU58 SXF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AU58 SXF, 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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AU58 SXF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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