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HJ58 VLA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,023 mi
Last recorded162,023 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VLA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 162,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 161,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 161,487 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 161,011 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 156,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 150,002 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 150,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 144,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,004 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 124,412 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 124,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,801 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 117,801 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

all road tyres slightly perrished in inner tread grooves

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nearside front wiper blade poor but still clears windscreen

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 107,202 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

all road tyres slightly perrished in inner tread grooves

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nearside front wiper blade poor but still clears windscreen

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,216 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note/brake squeak/pads not visible

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,287 miles

note/brake pads not fully visible

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,218 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,794 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 VLA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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