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MX57 XLV

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,585 mi
Last recorded87,585 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XLV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,369 miles

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2024 79,178 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 79,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,629 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,971 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 65,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 61,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,127 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,564 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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MX57 XLV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MX57 XLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX57 XLV registered?

MX57 XLV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is MX57 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX57 XLV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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