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GY58 HTG

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,159 mi
Last recorded112,159 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 HTG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 112,159 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 110,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 110,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 106,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,200 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 102,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,999 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,727 miles

Rear both tyres cracked and perished 195/55x16h

Fail 14 Oct 2020 90,727 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracked and perished 195/55x16h

Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear heat shield loose, not likely to become detached

Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,279 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,279 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,898 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,185 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,282 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,573 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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GY58 HTG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 GY58 HTG, 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 GY58 HTG registered?

GY58 HTG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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