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RK58 TWC

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,700 mi
Last recorded147,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 TWC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 147,700 miles

underseald

Pass 1 Oct 2025 146,335 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 146,248 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 125,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,120 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,962 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,965 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 93,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,734 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 75,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,044 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 59,491 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,838 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 29,516 miles

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

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,516 miles

slight surface rust on rear suspension parts

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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RK58 TWC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK58 TWC, 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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RK58 TWC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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