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RE58 VKL

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,567 mi
Last recorded93,567 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 VKL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 93,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2025 93,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,675 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 87,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,480 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 82,480 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,433 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre exhaust rubber mountings snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub-frame mounting area showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 75,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both centre exhaust rubber mountings snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub-frame mounting area showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,710 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))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 51,710 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))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,880 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,522 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts approximately 25% left (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre deep cut roadface

osf wiper streaks

Fail 9 Oct 2015 27,441 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working osr (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts approximately 25% left (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts lipped (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre deep cut roadface

osf wiper streaks

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 24,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,456 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front bumper got scratch

Fail 11 Oct 2013 20,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front bumper got scratch

Fail 4 Oct 2013 20,360 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake pads and discs are badly worn.

Front wipers are poor.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,491 miles

offside front tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,453 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

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 VKL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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