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GY58 YMU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,410 mi
Last recorded161,410 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 161,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,586 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 147,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,092 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 130,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield(s) loose

Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Tank heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 104,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,665 miles

Front Both sides front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls perished/split.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 93,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Both sides front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls perished/split.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,604 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

o/s/f/n/s/f discs corroed

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,636 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,183 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 YMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

GY58 YMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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