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GU58 VYA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,533 mi
Last recorded174,533 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 174,533 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 174,376 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 166,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 147,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 147,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 130,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (2010)

Fail 26 Sep 2024 130,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old (2010)

Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,819 miles

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 2 Oct 2019 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,379 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,136 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 36,126 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,440 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 VYA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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