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HJ58 VME

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

264,869 mi
Last recorded264,869 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 264,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 264,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 261,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 257,411 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2023 257,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2022 254,923 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2021 252,842 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 252,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 249,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 244,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 236,493 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 227,876 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 227,875 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2017 217,448 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 216,097 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 216,097 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 201,564 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 190,430 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 190,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 180,183 miles

Rear anti roll bar slightly crodded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 180,183 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar slightly crodded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 172,460 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 172,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc bothside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 155,221 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 117,598 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight inner wall damage

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,598 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight inner wall damage

Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,609 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 68,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,567 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 33,500 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Cut in nearside rear tyre

Damage nearside outer sill

Damage offside front bumper

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,500 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Cut in nearside rear tyre

Damage nearside outer sill

Damage offside front bumper

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

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 VME is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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