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HK57 XUL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,003 mi
Last recorded170,003 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 XUL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 170,003 miles

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

General under body corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 163,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 158,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 156,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 154,934 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 153,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 148,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 135,756 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 135,756 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,145 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 123,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R16 87V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,944 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge and stepped

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,709 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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HK57 XUL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other 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 HK57 XUL, 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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HK57 XUL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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