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MW57 GHV

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,814 mi
Last recorded81,814 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 GHV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 81,814 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 81,808 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear corroded not prescribe area

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

Fail 27 May 2025 80,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear corroded not prescribe area

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

Pass 16 May 2024 78,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,524 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,628 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,800 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 65,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,326 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,816 miles

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

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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MW57 GHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MW57 GHV, 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 MW57 GHV registered?

MW57 GHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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