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GU58 FFA

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,877 mi
Last recorded53,877 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 FFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 53,877 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,230 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 53,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 52,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 52,307 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 49,889 miles

Signs of perishing on the nearside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,374 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2018 47,374 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,815 miles

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,914 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 35,804 miles

Bothside front brakediscs inner side scored.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,804 miles

Bothside front brakediscs inner side scored.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,851 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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 FFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

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

Is GU58 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 FFA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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