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OV58 FSX

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

301,581 mi
Last recorded301,581 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 FSX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 301,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust heat-shield is insecure.

vehicle under-structure is covered in underseal.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 274,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 274,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 255,992 miles

under the vehicle is getting corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 242,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 222,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 222,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 197,577 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/r + o/s/f ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 197,570 miles

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

Nail in tyre o/s/r + o/s/f ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 182,642 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 182,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 165,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 162,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 150,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,217 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 140,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f and o/s/f brakes imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front discs corroded and wearing thin . pads wearing thin

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear disc corroded a lot and rear pads wearing low approx. 3.00mm.

eml light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 128,951 miles

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

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 104,512 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 35,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 24,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2011 24,331 miles

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

Offside Front 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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OV58 FSX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV58 FSX, 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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OV58 FSX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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