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FN58 GSV

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

272,094 mi
Last recorded272,094 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 GSV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 272,094 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 264,794 miles

nsf fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

all tyres rubber deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2023 256,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 249,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 234,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 234,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 220,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 211,511 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 211,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 202,409 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 202,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 182,866 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 182,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 177,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 160,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 155,172 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2018 155,172 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,968 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,321 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs worn lipped and corroded.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear low,unable to fully inspect!

Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,345 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,308 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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FN58 GSV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 FN58 GSV, 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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FN58 GSV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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