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FG58 VKS

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,360 mi
Last recorded169,360 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 VKS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 169,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,072 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,539 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 136,539 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 123,205 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 115,788 miles

Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 115,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,590 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 106,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,138 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 97,728 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 97,728 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,178 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 95,918 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

adv off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,156 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs excessively corroded.

Headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,199 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2014 87,399 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 87,398 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,366 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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FG58 VKS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric 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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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