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BP57 VGL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,831 mi
Last recorded158,831 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VGL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 158,831 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 158,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 153,159 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 144,331 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slightly corrosion under neath

Pass 23 Dec 2022 132,963 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,927 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 120,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 30 Dec 2019 108,396 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 108,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,545 miles

Emissions not registered (HYBRID)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,700 miles

Engine Light On

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,700 miles

Engine Light On

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,758 miles

EML light on indicate an engine fault

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

EML light on indicate an engine fault

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,857 miles

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

eml

n/s rear tyre has parish

Fail 31 Jan 2015 90,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml

n/s rear tyre has parish

Pass 1 Feb 2014 83,993 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 83,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,635 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,064 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 50,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 VGL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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