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RE58 KGF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,639 mi
Last recorded227,639 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 KGF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 227,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper is not fully secured

Fail 6 May 2025 227,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper is not fully secured

Pass 19 Apr 2024 227,542 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 215,860 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 215,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached lock tab not bent over shaft (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 207,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 197,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 186,347 miles

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

Front Headlamps deteriorated

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

Offside Body damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 182,107 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 182,097 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)

Nearside Front shock absorber week and bumpy needs changing

Pass 27 May 2017 168,767 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 153,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 132,743 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,267 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,073 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,127 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,166 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,077 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 53,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2011 43,206 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake disc is corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,966 miles

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

rear discs corroded

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 KGF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE58 KGF, 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 KGF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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