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CL07 WPL

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,277 mi
Last recorded161,277 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL07 WPL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 161,277 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 147,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 136,093 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,494 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear sub frame corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2022 123,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,161 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 109,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 95,329 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 95,231 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,176 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,176 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,046 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,733 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror unit insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2012 32,420 miles

offside door mirror unit insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,893 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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CL07 WPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 CL07 WPL, 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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CL07 WPL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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