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HJ58 VKV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

266,504 mi
Last recorded266,504 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VKV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 266,504 miles

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 263,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 258,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 250,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 250,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 240,435 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 240,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 230,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 227,351 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 227,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 224,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 216,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 197,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 193,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 162,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 118,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,755 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,212 miles

nsr tyre perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 33,212 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nsr tyre perishing

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 VKV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VKV, 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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HJ58 VKV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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