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EK58 HWG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,129 mi
Last recorded121,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 HWG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 121,129 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 111,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 111,506 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 102,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,844 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 96,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust pipe cracked at welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount rubbers split and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 90,584 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 90,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,381 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,768 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 41,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,718 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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EK58 HWG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK58 HWG, 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 EK58 HWG registered?

EK58 HWG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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