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FV58 GTZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,594 mi
Last recorded135,594 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 GTZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,594 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 117,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at connection with rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 117,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at connection with rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,579 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 101,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,878 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,727 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,585 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATES LAMINATE IS PEELING

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/4mm

Fail 16 Jan 2014 56,585 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATES LAMINATE IS PEELING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/4mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,426 miles

O/S/R BRAKE DISC HAS CORROSION ON OUTER FACE

REAR WIPER IS TORN

Fail 16 Jan 2013 36,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC HAS CORROSION ON OUTER FACE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR WIPER IS TORN

Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,279 miles

windscreen slight scoring at n/s

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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FV58 GTZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FV58 GTZ, 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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What year was FV58 GTZ registered?

FV58 GTZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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