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RK58 VBA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,789 mi
Last recorded144,789 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 144,789 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 144,789 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 137,203 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 129,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 121,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 112,683 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,930 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,398 miles

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,484 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in anti roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2017 80,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on the underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,643 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,979 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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RK58 VBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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