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GU58 FAO

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,076 mi
Last recorded143,076 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 FAO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 143,076 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at both axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 135,144 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 128,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 121,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear axle front bushes worn

Fail 26 Oct 2022 121,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear axle front bushes worn

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 110,066 miles

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

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 106,010 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,291 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,228 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 95,228 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,675 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,867 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 62,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,691 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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 FAO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

GU58 FAO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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