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CA57 UUC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

286,336 mi
Last recorded286,336 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UUC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 286,336 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 286,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 271,144 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 271,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner fouling on the suspension

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 245,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 222,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 222,526 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 202,995 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 202,977 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 190,513 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 190,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 182,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 180,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 172,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 159,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 144,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 136,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,440 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 126,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 114,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,685 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,703 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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CA57 UUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA57 UUC, 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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CA57 UUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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