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GU58 VUY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

254,363 mi
Last recorded254,363 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 254,363 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under body has slight surface rust

Fail 6 Dec 2025 253,904 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 241,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Minor Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 241,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Minor Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 238,907 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 236,940 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 30 Nov 2021 230,016 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 215,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 202,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 189,317 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 189,180 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 176,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 158,489 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,348 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 130,761 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 114,966 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 114,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,527 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,604 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroding around edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,378 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 28 Jul 2011 16,890 miles

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 VUY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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