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BP57 VFM

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

299,748 mi
Last recorded299,748 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VFM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 299,748 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under body general corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2025 276,476 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess down engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 276,359 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess down engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 249,432 miles

Offside Front wing dented

under the vehicle is getting corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 240,582 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front windscreen wiper slightly worn

Rear radius arm bush worn

Rear suspension mounting area corroded

exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2021 227,390 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension mounting area corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 214,826 miles

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

Front both side anti roll links have slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both side trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 11 May 2021 214,824 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front both side anti roll links have slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both side trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2021 209,151 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside front and rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 201,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 190,390 miles

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

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Rear both side suspension arm bush slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 181,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 181,353 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 169,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 169,609 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 162,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 147,169 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 147,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 111,074 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 107,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 107,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,858 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,453 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED BADLY & WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM.....

O/S REAR TYRE ALSO WORN LOW.....Thanx....

Fail 14 Dec 2010 53,248 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED BADLY & WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM.....

O/S REAR TYRE ALSO WORN LOW.....Thanx....

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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BP57 VFM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 BP57 VFM, 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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BP57 VFM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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