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MX58 YNL

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

290,043 mi
Last recorded290,043 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 YNL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 290,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 290,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 278,446 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 263,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 251,083 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 251,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 234,478 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 234,465 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 220,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 205,333 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 205,333 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 189,078 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 167,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 151,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 139,087 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (full of water)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 139,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (full of water)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims covering floor

Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,900 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light out

Pass 23 May 2018 94,334 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 92,141 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 May 2017 92,141 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,740 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut but not reaching the cords.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,972 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,343 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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MX58 YNL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 MX58 YNL, 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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MX58 YNL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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