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EN08 WUC

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

276,797 mi
Last recorded276,797 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 WUC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 276,797 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing splitpin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 262,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 247,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 238,476 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 237,906 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired loose or worn (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 224,907 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 224,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter clip not located (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 214,051 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 14 Sep 2023 214,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 12 Sep 2022 193,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 192,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 168,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 160,501 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 160,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 150,196 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 128,543 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 128,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front axle (5.2.3 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 124,516 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 124,515 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,786 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,975 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 82,975 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,938 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,363 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE = 3MM N/S REAR " = 3.5MM O/S FRONT " = 4.0MM Thanx.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,518 miles

noticed warning light on dash

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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EN08 WUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN08 WUC, 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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EN08 WUC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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