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KU58 BUA

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

184,789 mi
Last recorded184,789 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 BUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 184,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 181,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 178,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

Pass 11 Apr 2023 175,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 167,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 142,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 142,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 113,870 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,970 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,970 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,082 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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KU58 BUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KU58 BUA, 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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What year was KU58 BUA registered?

KU58 BUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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