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ML58 ELU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,212 mi
Last recorded180,212 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 ELU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 180,212 miles

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))

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

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

Rear axle surface corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 167,578 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear under body has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2024 156,049 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,127 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,893 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 119,881 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,694 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 88,756 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 88,362 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn below limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 60,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,206 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,120 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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ML58 ELU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ML58 ELU, 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 ML58 ELU registered?

ML58 ELU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is ML58 ELU safe to buy?

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