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DY08 WUJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

255,531 mi
Last recorded255,531 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 WUJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 255,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 224,093 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 183,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 148,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,136 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 108,136 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,841 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 76,841 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in outer wall no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,953 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,492 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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DY08 WUJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DY08 WUJ, 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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What year was DY08 WUJ registered?

DY08 WUJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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