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GY58 WAA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,566 mi
Last recorded173,566 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 WAA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 173,566 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 162,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 154,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 154,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 145,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 138,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 135,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 107,718 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,176 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,850 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,124 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,124 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,935 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,365 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 WAA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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