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EY58 UEM

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

282,890 mi
Last recorded282,890 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 UEM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 282,890 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from repair (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 282,885 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure as marked with white chalk (9.2.8b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure as marked with white chalk (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 236,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2016 236,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre needs turn (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 192,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 152,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 152,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 140,087 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 115,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,735 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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EY58 UEM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY58 UEM, 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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EY58 UEM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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