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GY58 KWS

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,079 mi
Last recorded219,079 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 KWS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 219,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 209,595 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 205,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 191,076 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 181,866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 166,723 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 152,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 137,898 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 121,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,974 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,065 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,025 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,332 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 58,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KWS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY58 KWS, 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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GY58 KWS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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