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RK58 UYE

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

254,282 mi
Last recorded254,282 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 UYE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 254,282 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 254,282 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 251,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 251,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 248,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 243,167 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight underbody corrosion

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 229,684 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 228,513 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 228,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 220,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 220,196 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 206,898 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 182,929 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 159,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 139,765 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 121,249 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,614 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,750 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,656 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

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 UYE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK58 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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