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GR57 BVN

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,725 mi
Last recorded135,725 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 BVN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 135,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 135,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 131,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under body suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 127,287 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,489 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 110,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 101,832 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,108 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,919 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 74,919 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,708 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,355 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,005 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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GR57 BVN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GR57 BVN, 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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GR57 BVN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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