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ML58 VZC

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

291,124 mi
Last recorded291,124 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 VZC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 291,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 287,694 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 287,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 270,057 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 269,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 243,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 243,324 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread- very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 218,705 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 218,545 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 218,154 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 192,508 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate misshapen

Pass 31 Oct 2019 170,575 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 170,523 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 169,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 138,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 135,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,366 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,918 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides- floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,730 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,058 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 VZC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 VZC, 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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ML58 VZC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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