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VF57 EJU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,882 mi
Last recorded53,882 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 EJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 53,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 50,273 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 50,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 47,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,689 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,721 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,318 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,484 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,713 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 14,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 11,914 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,866 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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VF57 EJU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VF57 EJU, 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 VF57 EJU registered?

VF57 EJU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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