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GY57 BFV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,292 mi
Last recorded133,292 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 BFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 133,292 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear condensation build up in light

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,916 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,412 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 115,868 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 115,810 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 111,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,542 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,212 miles

Advise headlamp polish.

Rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,934 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,272 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,125 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 30,125 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside Front Disc slightly scored

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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GY57 BFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY57 BFV, 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 GY57 BFV registered?

GY57 BFV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is GY57 BFV safe to buy?

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