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KV58 VLF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,159 mi
Last recorded220,159 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 VLF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 220,159 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 220,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust check mechanism (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 208,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 205,001 miles

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 195,018 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side suspension trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 195,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side suspension trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 171,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 164,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,592 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 150,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wing mirror has a temp repair

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear height adjusting lever damaged

Pass 19 May 2017 135,550 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 135,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 133,536 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,371 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,673 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 79,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 175,711 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 175,711 miles

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

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 18 Jul 2014 155,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 18 Jul 2014 155,659 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 17 Jan 2014 132,660 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 132,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear discs have slight scoring

Pass 18 Jul 2013 106,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,181 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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KV58 VLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV58 VLF, 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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KV58 VLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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