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ML58 WBY

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

275,254 mi
Last recorded275,254 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 WBY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 275,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

font suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

the vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Pass 3 Sep 2024 256,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 234,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 211,101 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 209,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 190,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 172,943 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 172,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 169,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 169,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall tearing, inner tyre edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 157,994 miles

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 146,836 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 128,825 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 128,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2017 125,305 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 125,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,451 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 118,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 113,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 109,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,296 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 105,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 101,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,180 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,121 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 9,832 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,448 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 WBY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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

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