CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL58 YVV

2008 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

244,658 mi
Last recorded244,658 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 YVV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 244,658 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 237,658 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 201,387 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 163,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 138,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 103,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,124 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 103,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,479 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 89,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,317 miles

Offside Rear chassis as damage, but not server.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 85,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear chassis as damage, but not server.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,378 miles

Nearside Front cover missing

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose wet, tested after clean up not leaking, reservoir on maximun

Fail 15 Dec 2015 38,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front cover missing

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose wet, tested after clean up not leaking, reservoir on maximun

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,617 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,995 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,513 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL58 YVV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Green 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 SL58 YVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL58 YVV?

You can check the full history of SL58 YVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL58 YVV registered?

SL58 YVV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is SL58 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 YVV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL58 YVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL58 YVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.