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RA57 VPZ

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,055 mi
Last recorded113,055 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VPZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 113,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

bumper damaged osf

Pass 2 May 2025 107,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to have been binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 107,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to have been binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 100,091 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2023 94,135 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2022 86,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 86,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 86,594 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 86,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 83,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,888 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 62,461 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front wiper blade damaged

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 3 May 2014 62,461 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front wiper blade damaged

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,604 miles

nsf wing mirror dameged but not seriously effecting the rear view of the road

Fail 13 Mar 2013 51,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsf wing mirror dameged but not seriously effecting the rear view of the road

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,313 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 40,313 miles

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

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

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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RA57 VPZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA57 VPZ, 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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RA57 VPZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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