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MA58 UPZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,448 mi
Last recorded196,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 UPZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 196,448 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 196,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 163,547 miles

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

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

suspension components and underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 133,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 130,496 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 1 Nov 2022 124,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 114,326 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under chassis corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,654 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 109,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bush leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body rusted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bush leaking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 74,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 47,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,517 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly rusty

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly rusty

rear wiper rubber split

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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MA58 UPZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA58 UPZ, 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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MA58 UPZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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