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EJ08 WMA

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,704 mi
Last recorded72,704 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WMA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 72,704 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 65,527 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective getting hard to see beam patton (fogging) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tread

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack or perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 46,819 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 37,114 miles

windscreen scratched.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 37,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

windscreen scratched.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,520 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges. windscreen scratched.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,502 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,585 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,631 miles

offside front and both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 17,631 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front and both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,018 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,805 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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EJ08 WMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 EJ08 WMA, 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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EJ08 WMA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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