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GU58 ZBR

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,832 mi
Last recorded201,832 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 ZBR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 201,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 201,816 miles

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

Nearside 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 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))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 195,750 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 192,293 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 189,083 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 189,083 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 185,418 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 185,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 182,838 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 182,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 172,375 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside wiper split

Fail 13 Sep 2019 172,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

nearside wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2018 156,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 156,225 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,096 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 86,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2011 32,696 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 ZBR is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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