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GP57 PFE

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

219,297 mi
Last recorded219,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 PFE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 219,297 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 212,647 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 208,768 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 208,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 205,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 199,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 199,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 193,732 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2020 189,472 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 189,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 173,261 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 173,261 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 154,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 154,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 144,043 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 144,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 112,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,378 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,317 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 72,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,768 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,561 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,700 miles

EML om

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,569 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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GP57 PFE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GP57 PFE, 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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GP57 PFE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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