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MV58 YFC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

279,375 mi
Last recorded279,375 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 279,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 261,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 241,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 222,082 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 222,072 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 197,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 170,732 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 145,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,715 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,827 miles

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

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

corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,989 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,678 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre tread is low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,945 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 YFC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFC, 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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What year was MV58 YFC registered?

MV58 YFC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is MV58 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 YFC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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