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SP58 PPX

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,360 mi
Last recorded187,360 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 PPX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 187,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 187,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 169,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 164,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 146,666 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,133 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,134 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wiper torn at ends still clearing screen

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper torn at ends

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2011 16,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges....

Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,918 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges....

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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SP58 PPX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SP58 PPX, 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 SP58 PPX registered?

SP58 PPX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is SP58 PPX safe to buy?

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