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MV58 VGZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 281,788 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusted below

Pass 25 Oct 2022 280,771 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 270,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 250,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 227,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 227,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 207,967 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 207,967 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 196,193 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 196,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 171,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 171,948 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 161,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 152,231 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 152,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 144,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 130,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 103,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,895 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,417 miles

both front tyres are very worn on inner edge with cut to offside front but not to cords

both rear tyres are worn on raised areas

slight wear to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,628 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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MV58 VGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VGZ, 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 VGZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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