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GD57 DXM

2008 Toyota Prius

Beige Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,512 mi
Last recorded144,512 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 DXM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 144,512 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 144,494 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative drivers remote headlight leveling control inoperative on both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure lower bumper/wheelarch panels (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure upper headlight mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat backrest not attached to body,lower fixings missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 21 May 2025 136,813 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 136,813 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 128,797 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre size 205 / 55 r16 91h

Fail 22 Apr 2024 128,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre size 205 / 55 r16 91h

Pass 10 May 2023 117,047 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded and suspension components

Pass 11 May 2022 102,867 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front head light slight mist

Fail 10 May 2022 102,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front head light slight mist

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

Pass 8 May 2021 88,417 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened section area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,146 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 88,099 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,058 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 82,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 32,014 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,200 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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GD57 DXM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Beige with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GD57 DXM, 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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GD57 DXM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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