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SA58 KGV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,507 mi
Last recorded142,507 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 KGV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 142,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 142,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 123,296 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covered in under seal

Fail 6 Feb 2025 123,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp on (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both sides are badly corroded (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,347 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 117,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at the flange for the back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger from the car not on the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 109,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged damged due to exhaust gases melting cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 94,119 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS RUSTY ON OUTER AND INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS RUSTY ON OUTER AND INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,874 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 82,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,080 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 75,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 64,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section to rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 64,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,498 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,498 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 40,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 34,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,941 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,336 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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SA58 KGV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SA58 KGV, 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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SA58 KGV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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