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WV58 ETU

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,941 mi
Last recorded136,941 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 136,941 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 136,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake drum noise

Offside Front suspension noise

Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 133,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,913 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 122,913 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,150 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,066 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 105,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,749 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,740 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,445 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,188 miles

both front & nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,729 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,023 miles

Front wiper rubbers split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,413 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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WV58 ETU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV58 ETU, 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 WV58 ETU registered?

WV58 ETU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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