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RK58 VXT

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,272 mi
Last recorded216,272 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VXT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 216,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 188,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 188,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 144,977 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 144,977 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 134,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 110,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,047 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,213 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 85,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,818 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 52,818 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,067 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 32,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VXT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VXT, 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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What year was RK58 VXT registered?

RK58 VXT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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