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LV58 EEX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

305,543 mi
Last recorded305,543 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 EEX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 305,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Mar 2026 305,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Sep 2024 302,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 302,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 272,325 miles

Grease on and around nearside inner CV Gaiter

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. It would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Security of nearside front ABS wire

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 238,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 200,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 200,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 166,140 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 166,110 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Nearside front headlight (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 136,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,915 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose not fully secure

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,935 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,957 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,779 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 79,775 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,210 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 38,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,905 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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LV58 EEX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LV58 EEX, 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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LV58 EEX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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