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PF57 XBA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,921 mi
Last recorded268,921 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 XBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 268,921 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded Cover With Underseal

Fail 29 Oct 2025 268,921 miles

Nearside 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 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 256,307 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 256,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 237,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 237,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing lower arm ball joint locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking device (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 237,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 220,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 220,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 203,194 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 203,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 184,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 172,904 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 155,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 155,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,455 miles

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

Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,452 miles

Front tyres worn low right on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,528 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 123,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 112,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,796 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,669 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,619 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,047 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PF57 XBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF57 XBA, 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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PF57 XBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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