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GU58 XPS

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

231,279 mi
Last recorded231,279 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 XPS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 231,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear underbody show corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2026 231,279 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear underbody show corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2025 219,106 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 219,106 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 206,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 189,835 miles

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

engine covers fitted and undertrays fitted obscuering view to some testable components

underbody corrision

Pass 18 Feb 2022 174,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 164,857 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 164,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 159,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 148,833 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 135,725 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 135,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,114 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,762 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 27 Feb 2014 85,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,896 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,630 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 XPS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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