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VA57 XZB

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

247,390 mi
Last recorded247,390 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2023 247,390 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 241,848 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 241,848 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 235,885 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 235,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 229,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 221,506 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 221,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 213,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 203,375 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 203,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 180,856 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 180,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 176,322 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 164,205 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 155,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 140,028 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 125,847 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2012 65,782 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,304 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 XZB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA57 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

VA57 XZB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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