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VA57 MUY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 MUY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 147,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,234 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 142,234 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 137,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 137,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,088 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 132,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 124,476 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 124,470 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 124,395 miles

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached exhaust back box has detached from the exhaust pipe. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front obligatory mirror repaired [ still secure]

from front -- rear / o/s and n/s brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose [repaired] (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 111,470 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose [repaired] (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,294 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,854 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 77,853 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads worn low and discs slightly corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,946 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 55,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,796 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,128 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VA57 MUY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA57 MUY, 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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VA57 MUY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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