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EX58 BCO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

331,293 mi
Last recorded331,293 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 BCO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 331,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaitor has grease on it but does not appear to be damaged or split

slight play in the rear axle mounting bushes offside and nearside

Fail 15 Jul 2026 331,174 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaitor has grease on it but does not appear to be damaged or split

slight play in the rear axle mounting bushes offside and nearside

Pass 17 Nov 2025 308,913 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 15 May 2025 285,898 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (September2014)

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 13 May 2025 285,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (September2014)

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 13 Nov 2024 267,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 266,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 265,444 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 265,441 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 236,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 235,275 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 189,406 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 28 Sep 2021 141,867 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 141,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 141,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 132,071 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged crack

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 120,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,427 miles

both front tyre treads perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,423 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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EX58 BCO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EX58 BCO, 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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EX58 BCO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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