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MM57 UNL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 UNL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 142,789 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 10 Aug 2026 142,784 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 31 Jul 2025 137,239 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 30 Jul 2025 137,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,955 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 129,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle & Back Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,672 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 123,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 113,976 miles

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

underneath of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,358 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 113,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,333 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wiper split

Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,333 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,439 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,019 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,903 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,872 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,883 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,473 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,656 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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MM57 UNL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MM57 UNL, 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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MM57 UNL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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