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GU58 AKN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,389 mi
Last recorded183,389 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AKN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 183,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 171,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 159,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 141,895 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 141,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M.L light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective showing no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective showing very POOR beam image benefit given (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image benefit given (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image benefit given (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 127,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image benefit given (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image benefit given (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 116,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 102,456 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2018 91,339 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 80,928 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and smooth on outer edge. no cords exposed

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,899 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,208 miles

rear tyres have slight perishing!

Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres have slight perishing!

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,419 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 AKN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AKN, 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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GU58 AKN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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