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FG58 JVZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,582 mi
Last recorded177,582 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 JVZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 177,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer temp repair

Pass 24 Sep 2024 176,678 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot cable ties used to secure

underside covered in underseal

Fail 20 Sep 2024 176,672 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking spreading to underside and covering exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative device on rear axle snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front outer cv boot cable ties used to secure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 19 Sep 2024 176,672 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 176,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 157,654 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 141,811 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 140,218 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lens damaged but not affecting light operation

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 126,539 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 126,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 May 2018 114,622 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,052 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,506 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,505 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 74,233 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 13 May 2014 74,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 30 May 2013 62,459 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,655 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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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FG58 JVZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG58 JVZ, 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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FG58 JVZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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