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FX08 WMC

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

282,180 mi
Last recorded282,180 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WMC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 282,180 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear lens slightly damaged

offside parking brake requires further adjustment/repair

Fail 28 Jun 2022 282,180 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

nearside rear lens slightly damaged

offside parking brake requires further adjustment/repair

Pass 3 Jul 2021 269,476 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 269,442 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 268,300 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 268,194 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 261,933 miles

EML light came on out of sequence and removed from view

Fail 4 Dec 2018 260,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 233,487 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 233,487 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 211,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 180,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 170,420 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 170,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 150,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 132,895 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 132,895 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 124,177 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 124,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 106,595 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 101,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,864 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 96,105 miles

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

light corrosion on rear discs

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,479 miles

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

front wipers split

Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,479 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split

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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FX08 WMC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FX08 WMC, 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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FX08 WMC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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