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AO08 WNC

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,646 mi
Last recorded161,646 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WNC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,646 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroding

Fail 18 May 2026 161,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroding

Pass 30 May 2025 150,242 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding and holed

Fail 27 May 2025 150,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding and holed

Pass 13 May 2024 136,644 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2023 125,754 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 125,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 114,556 miles

Exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 14 May 2022 114,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 26 May 2021 105,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 May 2021 105,219 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,587 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 73,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,197 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,971 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,889 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks in outer side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 43,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,899 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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AO08 WNC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO08 WNC, 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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AO08 WNC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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