CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY58 UVL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,390 mi
Last recorded173,390 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 UVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 173,390 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 170,101 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 163,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 150,668 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,830 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 117,324 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,795 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 86,624 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,097 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 16 Jul 2020 73,054 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-laminated around letter L (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 25 May 2019 68,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 55,609 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,298 miles

front pads and discs wearing low

Fail 5 Mar 2015 37,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads and discs wearing low

o/s/r tail light damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,134 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,134 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,004 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 27,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,798 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY58 UVL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY58 UVL?

You can check the full history of GY58 UVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY58 UVL registered?

GY58 UVL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is GY58 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 UVL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY58 UVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY58 UVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.