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MV58 VEM

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,206 mi
Last recorded273,206 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VEM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 273,206 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 273,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 256,265 miles

Nearside Front Small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2025 256,264 miles

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 Front Small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2024 236,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 211,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 199,808 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns discs worn to a weak state (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 192,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Fail 19 Feb 2021 192,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 28 Apr 2020 186,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 180,534 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 180,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 171,910 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 171,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 144,666 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 144,621 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,017 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,753 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,532 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,909 miles

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

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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MV58 VEM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV58 VEM, 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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MV58 VEM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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