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BP57 VFN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

266,394 mi
Last recorded266,394 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VFN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 266,394 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 266,394 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2025 242,426 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 219,150 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 196,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 196,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 193,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light on

engine smokey

Fail 8 Feb 2022 193,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light on

engine smokey

Pass 11 Feb 2021 187,068 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Feb 2021 187,068 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2020 183,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 177,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 174,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 169,135 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 165,402 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & front cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 160,521 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 160,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 144,866 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 126,169 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 126,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 113,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 113,556 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 102,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,867 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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BP57 VFN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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