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GY58 VYJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,472 mi
Last recorded140,472 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 VYJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 140,472 miles

O/S/F MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 136,376 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low

offside door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,232 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Offside door mirror cover missing

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,654 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 120,654 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 111,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 102,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,568 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 96,568 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,970 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted on allowing full inspection of seat belt

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 58,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,538 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,626 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

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 VYJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

GY58 VYJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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