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DX08 WUD

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

234,986 mi
Last recorded234,986 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 WUD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 234,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy underseal applied

Fail 8 Oct 2025 233,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both side headlamps have poor beam

both side sills and inner wheel arches corroded

exhaust has slight leak

under vehicle suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 228,106 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point bent.

Nearside Rear Jacking Point bent.

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath.

Fail 17 Aug 2024 227,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Jacking point bent.

Nearside Rear Jacking Point bent.

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath.

Pass 19 Aug 2023 222,319 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 217,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 213,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020 207,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 195,005 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust heat cover in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2019 195,003 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 Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust heat cover in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2018 184,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 169,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 149,072 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 149,069 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 136,278 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyre worn low

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,836 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 94,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,918 miles

cut in tread of o/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,598 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,702 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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DX08 WUD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DX08 WUD, 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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DX08 WUD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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