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HG58 ECC

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,153 mi
Last recorded172,153 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 ECC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 172,153 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

front wipers worn

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2023 164,869 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear. General underbody corrosions. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. Strong advisory. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 162,963 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 162,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 162,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 155,993 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))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 155,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 140,020 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 140,020 miles

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

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

Low coolant

Noise from aux belt area + aux belt perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,757 miles

All tubeless valve stems slightly perished.

Auxiliary belt perished.

N/S & O/S/Front shock absorber glands slightly worn.

Offside Front Tyre has 2 deep cuts to outer side wall but not exposing cords.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Bearing also has slight play. (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S & O/S. (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tubeless valve stems slightly perished.

Auxiliary belt perished.

Engine oil level & coolant level very low.

N/S & O/S/Front shock absorber glands slightly worn.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has 2 deep cuts to outer side wall but not exposing cords.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,090 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 114,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Balding on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,782 miles

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

engine oil off dipstick (topped up with 1.5 litres before test)

tyre pressures low (adjusted before brake test)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,257 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 89,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn more on outer 1/8th

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,432 miles

damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,246 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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HG58 ECC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HG58 ECC, 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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HG58 ECC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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