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ST57 VUA

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,334 mi
Last recorded87,334 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 VUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 87,334 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 87,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2025 81,428 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,617 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 74,617 miles

Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 67,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,541 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,157 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 59,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs considerably worn, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion flaking off arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is split in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion flaking off arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is split in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clamp is missing and grease has leaked out of joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clamp is missing and grease has leaked out of joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs considerably worn, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion flaking off arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is split in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion flaking off arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is split in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 54,807 miles

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front brake pads wearing low

rear wiper blade torn

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,030 miles

both rear main axle bushes , bonding deteriorating

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

front brake pads wearing low

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,030 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

both rear main axle bushes , bonding deteriorating

emissions not checked as vehicle is of hybrid design

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,028 miles

both rear main axle bushes showing signs of wear and bonding deteriorating

emissions not tested as vehicle is of hybrid design

nearside front brake pipe rusty

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 45,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside suspension components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,676 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,515 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,555 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 18,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ST57 VUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ST57 VUA, 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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ST57 VUA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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