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GJ58 SMV

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

231,570 mi
Last recorded231,570 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 231,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 227,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 221,691 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 217,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 212,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 207,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 203,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 199,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 191,407 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 191,407 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 172,906 miles

advise front discs ASAP

Fail 2 Mar 2016 172,906 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise front discs ASAP

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 136,567 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 136,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 112,027 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,644 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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GJ58 SMV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ58 SMV, 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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GJ58 SMV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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