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RE58 KFG

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

343,870 mi
Last recorded343,870 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 KFG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 343,870 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Offside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 343,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 324,775 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 324,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 307,397 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 290,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 273,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 258,090 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 258,088 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 241,834 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 223,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 203,392 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 183,132 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 183,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 162,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 147,321 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 147,321 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,542 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 131,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 87,264 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,490 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,882 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,869 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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RE58 KFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RE58 KFG, 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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RE58 KFG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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