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VA57 MVC

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 MVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 56,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 48,315 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,869 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,538 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 33,615 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 29,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 26,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,720 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,760 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 23,760 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,144 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 21,144 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 18,331 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 14,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 11,602 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 8,295 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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VA57 MVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other 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 VA57 MVC, 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 VA57 MVC registered?

VA57 MVC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is VA57 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 MVC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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