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VK58 SGY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

236,381 mi
Last recorded236,381 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 SGY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 236,381 miles

body has corrosion.

head lights faded

metal brake pipes corroded.

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 19 May 2020 216,259 miles

body has corrosion.

oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 15 May 2020 216,228 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

body has corrosion.

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 3 May 2019 184,183 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion,

Pass 9 May 2018 151,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 118,488 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper creaks when brake applied and needs attention

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,190 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 66,649 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,944 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,994 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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VK58 SGY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VK58 SGY, 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 VK58 SGY registered?

VK58 SGY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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