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HG08 UWY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,440 mi
Last recorded90,440 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UWY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 90,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 87,962 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 84,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 82,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 78,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 75,932 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 75,932 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 73,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 70,275 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 70,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,121 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,655 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,938 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 36,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,484 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 23,565 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,078 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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HG08 UWY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG08 UWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 UWY registered?

HG08 UWY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is HG08 UWY safe to buy?

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