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DS57 GKG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

360,518 mi
Last recorded360,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 GKG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 360,518 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 360,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 336,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 317,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 277,378 miles

slight bind o/s front wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2017 228,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 187,422 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 166,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2015 166,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 151,516 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 151,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 113,499 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,311 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

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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DS57 GKG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS57 GKG, 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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DS57 GKG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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