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BP57 VGO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

223,300 mi
Last recorded223,300 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VGO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 223,300 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 215,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 205,924 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 205,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 192,782 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 180,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 171,564 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 165,725 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 157,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 138,740 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 129,173 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 129,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 118,774 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,269 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 109,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,256 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,213 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 VGO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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