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FL08 WCG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,703 mi
Last recorded131,703 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 WCG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 131,703 miles

under body surface rust and suspension surface rust

Pass 9 Aug 2024 128,215 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 128,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 128,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 121,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 119,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 116,886 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,633 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,939 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,956 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 86,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function shocker bent causing bad negative camber (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,667 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,903 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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FL08 WCG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 WCG, 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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FL08 WCG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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