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HJ58 VEB

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

227,548 mi
Last recorded227,548 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VEB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 227,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 227,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 225,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 223,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 220,840 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 216,674 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 215,416 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 198,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 178,633 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 178,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 159,590 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 142,553 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 136,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,331 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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HJ58 VEB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HJ58 VEB, 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 HJ58 VEB registered?

HJ58 VEB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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