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HJ58 VLM

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,014 mi
Last recorded186,014 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 186,014 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower under trays fitted

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 174,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 169,449 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 169,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 155,695 miles

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

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

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

minor corrosion on underside

minor engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2021 155,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2020 154,418 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 152,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 147,848 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 147,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 130,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 113,170 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter tread (4.1.E.1)

baby seat in rear seat

Fail 3 Oct 2015 98,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter tread (4.1.E.1)

baby seat in rear seat

Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2014 83,747 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,685 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,009 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 VLM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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