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FY08 WHZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,511 mi
Last recorded119,511 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WHZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 119,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear section of front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear boot floor corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2025 114,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear section of front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in offside rear boot floor

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear under body structure corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2023 104,424 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,199 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 99,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,771 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,240 miles

Front Heat-shield loose

Heat-shield covering fuel tank loose

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 91,240 miles

Front Heat-shield loose

Heat-shield covering fuel tank loose

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,261 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs severly rusty.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,648 miles

Front and rear discs are very worn and rusty.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,213 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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FY08 WHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY08 WHZ, 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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FY08 WHZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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