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NU58 WTX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,029 mi
Last recorded204,029 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 WTX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 204,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 204,029 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 191,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 191,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 181,595 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 166,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 140,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 125,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 122,997 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 122,997 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,984 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 115,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 111,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,235 miles

drivers and rear wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,932 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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NU58 WTX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU58 WTX, 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 NU58 WTX registered?

NU58 WTX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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