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DX57 UJB

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,700 mi
Last recorded216,700 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 UJB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 216,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 side front (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both side rear axle bush worn

Pass 16 Jan 2025 216,689 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 side (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, subframe, suspension components front to rear corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 216,689 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 side (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, subframe, suspension components front to rear corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 216,680 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 204,146 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 176,140 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 176,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 159,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 159,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 155,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 155,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 144,050 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jan 2019 144,050 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,681 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 127,681 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,484 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 113,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,602 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear minor leak on exhaust

surface corrosion to front&rear discs

Pass 15 May 2015 95,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 81,815 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,570 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 61,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

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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DX57 UJB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX57 UJB, 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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DX57 UJB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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