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BW57 ABZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

249,687 mi
Last recorded249,687 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 ABZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 249,687 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s off/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/s off/s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 249,687 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s off/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/s off/s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 235,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 200,507 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 165,733 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 127,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,054 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 98,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,243 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 94,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,484 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,008 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,082 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,284 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,716 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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BW57 ABZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW57 ABZ, 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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BW57 ABZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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