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BP57 VGR

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

249,352 mi
Last recorded249,352 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VGR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 249,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 246,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 241,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 235,152 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 235,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 228,165 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 221,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 216,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 213,115 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 213,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong kickup (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 209,397 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 209,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 203,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 203,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 199,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 199,211 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 185,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 168,237 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 168,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 157,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 142,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 133,331 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre, inner tyre/tread worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 128,983 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 116,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,048 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 95,601 miles

chips in screen

front and rear discs heavily corroded in poor condition pads appear low

moment at rack bushes found on shaker plate

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 VGR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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