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FX08 WMY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,142 mi
Last recorded173,142 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 WMY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 173,142 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 173,142 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 124,124 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,208 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,136 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,305 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 112,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,035 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,076 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,wearing out of shape on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,881 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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FX08 WMY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX08 WMY, 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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What year was FX08 WMY registered?

FX08 WMY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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