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AO08 WNS

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

251,927 mi
Last recorded251,927 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WNS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 251,927 miles

Rear beam axle is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and almost worn through canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and almost worn through canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 251,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and almost through canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and almost through canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Swivel axel is corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 233,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 233,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 210,428 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 210,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 210,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 184,970 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 184,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 173,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting in treads and some small cuts/splits in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting in treads - inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some underside corrosion to body and some suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 159,848 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycombed background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycombed background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting in treads and some small cuts/splits in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting in treads - inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some underside corrosion to body and some suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2021 150,156 miles

vehicle floor pan heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2021 150,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle floor pan heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,082 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,088 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,202 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,915 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,307 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 WNS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AO08 WNS, 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 WNS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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