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PY57 HUP

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

361,731 mi
Last recorded361,731 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 HUP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 361,731 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 361,729 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 355,615 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))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 355,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 245,117 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 219,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 208,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 201,505 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 201,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 190,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 174,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 171,356 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 169,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 163,897 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust (back box slightly corroded)

Pass 4 Feb 2019 147,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 140,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,224 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 125,224 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 112,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,535 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,175 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,743 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,632 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 49,632 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,184 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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PY57 HUP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 PY57 HUP, 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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PY57 HUP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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