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GU58 PZN

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

282,257 mi
Last recorded282,257 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 PZN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 282,257 miles

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

under seald fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2024 237,355 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 237,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 195,767 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 162,501 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 132,636 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 132,282 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wiper linkage is worn slightly.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 132,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wiper linkage is worn slightly.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,771 miles

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

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 110,562 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,554 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2017 100,088 miles

Offside Rear lens damage

Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,265 miles

corrosion under car

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,271 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,117 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 45,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,711 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 PZN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 PZN, 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 PZN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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