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FL58 PYU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

312,821 mi
Last recorded312,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 PYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 312,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 297,459 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 289,502 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body surface corrasion every where

Pass 26 Oct 2020 287,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 285,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 273,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 254,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,600 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,238 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low

heat sheild insecure

n/s/r/ tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,230 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing low

heat sheild insecure

n/s/r/ tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,227 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/ sill damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroding

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,212 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 27,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front and rear discs in poor condition

rear plate deteriorated

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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FL58 PYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL58 PYU, 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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FL58 PYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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