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GU58 VYC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,718 mi
Last recorded122,718 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VYC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 122,718 miles

Nearside Front front bumper insecure

Offside front bumper accidental damages

Fail 29 Nov 2025 122,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front front bumper insecure

Offside front bumper accidental damages

Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 109,511 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,634 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 85,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 58,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pad worn low

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,373 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 23,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 23,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,516 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)

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 VYC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU58 VYC registered?

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

Is GU58 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 VYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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