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ML08 WPP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

221,838 mi
Last recorded221,838 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WPP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 221,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 166,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 166,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 148,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front bumper slightly damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 148,607 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front bumper slightly damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 148,290 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Fail 6 Feb 2023 137,833 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2022 126,423 miles

Front bumper slightly damage near side cover by black tape

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 119,550 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,449 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 106,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,556 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 99,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,287 miles

drivers door mirror damaged.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,869 miles

Both front wipers split, not effecting the view to the front

Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,817 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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ML08 WPP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML08 WPP, 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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ML08 WPP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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