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GU58 AFZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

256,072 mi
Last recorded256,072 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AFZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 256,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 213,453 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 176,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 143,791 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 143,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,979 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,817 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,354 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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GU58 AFZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric 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 GU58 AFZ, 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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What year was GU58 AFZ registered?

GU58 AFZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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