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FV58 JOH

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,966 mi
Last recorded128,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 JOH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 128,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All suspension parts corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 128,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 123,230 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 123,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 120,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in outside sidewall 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps glazed

Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,057 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield at fuel tank insecure!

Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,278 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front, rear sub frame and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 84,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front, rear sub frame and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,597 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,901 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,509 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 69,509 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 59,469 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,330 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,152 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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FV58 JOH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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