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HD57 GOU

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

284,854 mi
Last recorded284,854 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 GOU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 284,854 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 276,870 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 both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 270,227 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 263,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 245,777 miles

Body slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner rod has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension & Braking components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 224,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both headlights deterioated

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody suspension & Braking components corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 182,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 162,470 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 143,522 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both side bushes (2.5.A.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 112,168 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)

nearside front bearing very slightly noise

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,883 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 90,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,464 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 90,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,233 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,945 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,942 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,977 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 71,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,786 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 62,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,931 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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HD57 GOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HD57 GOU, 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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HD57 GOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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