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FP08 WUM

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,068 mi
Last recorded170,068 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WUM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 170,068 miles

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

under body component and prescribed areas coverd in undearseal

Pass 12 Nov 2025 165,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn close to cords on edges 195/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various points on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 157,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 157,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 152,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 146,061 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 146,061 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working os side lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working osr fog lamp inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 141,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 135,996 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 135,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,271 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 18 Nov 2017 109,606 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 109,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,249 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 99,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,176 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,195 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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FP08 WUM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FP08 WUM, 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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FP08 WUM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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