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GY58 KWU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,097 mi
Last recorded226,097 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 KWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 226,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 218,672 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 211,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 196,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 182,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 182,610 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 excessively worn joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 164,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 164,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 158,959 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 158,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 153,594 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 148,374 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 142,658 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 142,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 134,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 120,987 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 120,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 94,242 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,367 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 51,367 miles

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

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

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 KWU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GY58 KWU, 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 KWU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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