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GU58 YFJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,944 mi
Last recorded188,944 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 188,944 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 188,943 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 181,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 170,799 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 170,799 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 165,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 158,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,400 miles

Front both front shocker bump stops deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 155,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front both front shocker bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 147,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 135,214 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 135,214 miles

Emissions not tested HOLE IN REAR BACK BOX (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LENSES SCRACHED (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,055 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,808 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,530 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cut through tread, unable to see cords

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 YFJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFJ, 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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What year was GU58 YFJ registered?

GU58 YFJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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