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EJ58 HGN

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,379 mi
Last recorded133,379 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 HGN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 133,379 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 127,750 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,024 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 110,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,963 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 84,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2018 72,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 66,459 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2017 66,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2016 59,875 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2016 59,875 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,680 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 45,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,650 miles

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

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

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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EJ58 HGN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ58 HGN, 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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What year was EJ58 HGN registered?

EJ58 HGN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 December 2008.

Is EJ58 HGN safe to buy?

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