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HK08 HWA

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,797 mi
Last recorded218,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HWA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 218,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2026 218,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2025 212,179 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Radiator hose clips heavily corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Torsion bar corroded in axle

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Just in front of trailing arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 212,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge, cracking and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Radiator hose clips heavily corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Torsion bar corroded in axle

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Just in front of trailing arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 206,579 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 206,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 201,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 197,205 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 193,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 187,198 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 187,198 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 175,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 166,858 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split

nearside front sear belt slight fluffing

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 159,076 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 151,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 15 May 2015 141,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 124,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 102,642 miles

Stone chip to front screen

Pass 30 May 2012 79,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,918 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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HK08 HWA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 HK08 HWA, 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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HK08 HWA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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