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RK58 VYN

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

337,413 mi
Last recorded337,413 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VYN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 337,413 miles

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

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))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 324,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 307,202 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 275,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 258,592 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 258,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 246,102 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 207,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 187,847 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 186,069 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer boots weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 172,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 159,560 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 159,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low. outer edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has slight weeping of grease, still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 136,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,379 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,269 miles

child seat fitted not allowing to full inspection adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,256 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,256 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VYN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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

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