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2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,963 mi
Last recorded65,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 WKL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 65,963 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 65,963 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system corroded to excess (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system corroded to excess (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 63,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2K (5.2.3 (e))

Rear METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CONTINENTAL ECO 195/55R16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,901 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,140 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2018 53,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,859 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,929 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,610 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,179 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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1 WKL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 1 WKL, 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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1 WKL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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