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MV58 XWA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,578 mi
Last recorded190,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 XWA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 190,578 miles

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

Underbody and suspension components partially undersealed and partially corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 190,576 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Underbody and suspension components partially undersealed and partially corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 170,425 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 170,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 153,080 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 153,060 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 148,041 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 148,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 142,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 113,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,292 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 92,292 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,267 miles

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

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

items on mirror & screen but not but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s front tyre inner & outer edges worn/lifting

o/s front tyre inner & outer edges worn/lifting

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,859 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2011 19,019 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 XWA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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