2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Electric · KV58 MFA
2008 Toyota Prius (1.5L, electric). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 227,096 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KV58 MFA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 227,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV58 MFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Prius (KV58 MFA) between September 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 23 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KV58 MFA Mileage History
- 27/09/201194,222 mi
- 27/09/201194,222 mi
- 13/10/201297,125 mi+2,903 mi
- 13/04/2013109,306 mi+12,181 mi
- 14/10/201318,580 mi-90,726 mi
- 10/04/2014133,918 mi+115,338 mi
- 02/12/2014153,097 mi+19,179 mi
- 28/05/2015163,406 mi+10,309 mi
- 17/09/2015163,497 mi+91 mi
- 24/11/2015165,309 mi+1,812 mi
- 25/05/2016169,224 mi+3,915 mi
- 30/09/2016169,611 mi+387 mi
- 28/11/2016173,937 mi+4,326 mi
- 02/05/2017178,566 mi+4,629 mi
- 02/05/2017178,566 mi
- 28/11/2017182,585 mi+4,019 mi
- 17/04/201894,355 mi-88,230 mi
- 17/04/201894,355 mi
- 18/12/2018208,594 mi+114,239 mi
- 17/12/2019211,517 mi+2,923 mi
- 12/12/2020214,983 mi+3,466 mi
- 12/12/2020214,983 mi
- 13/12/2021217,944 mi+2,961 mi
- 13/12/2022220,480 mi+2,536 mi
- 05/12/2023222,711 mi+2,231 mi
- 05/12/2023222,711 mi
- 16/12/2024225,351 mi+2,640 mi
- 11/12/2025227,095 mi+1,744 mi
- 11/12/2025227,096 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,353 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- High-Voltage Traction Battery Degradation and Cell ImbalanceSerious
The 201.6V nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) high-voltage traction battery pack deteriorates over time and extended mileage. Individual battery modules lose capacity and develop voltage imbalances, causing the hybrid control module to illuminate the master warning triangle and store DTC P0A80. In heavily congested UK city driving, degraded packs force the petrol engine to run continuously, drastically harming fuel economy and accelerating wear on the engine.
- Electric Inverter Coolant Water Pump FailureModerate
The dedicated electric auxiliary coolant pump responsible for circulating coolant through the hybrid power inverter assembly can fail internally due to electrical coil burnout or impeller seizure. When circulation stops, inverter temperature rises rapidly under load, triggering the red triangle master warning light, storing DTC P0A93, and forcing the car into fail-safe limp mode to prevent inverter failure. Subject to UK safety recall R/2012/127.
- Digital Combination Meter Instrument Cluster Display FailureModerate
The central digital combination meter display mounted under the windscreen frequently fails to power on, particularly during damp or cold UK winter mornings. The fault is caused by deteriorated surface-mount micro-capacitors on the instrument cluster circuit board, which fail to supply regulated voltage. When blank, the driver loses the speedometer, fuel level gauge, and gear position indicator, representing an automatic UK MOT failure and preventing the car from shutting down easily.
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