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ML08 WSE

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,427 mi
Last recorded101,427 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WSE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 101,427 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2026 101,427 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 97,592 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 92,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 86,081 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jul 2019 65,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,442 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,597 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracking

lower nearside of coolant radiator has a pink stain (slight coolant leak)hose clip looks weak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,456 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,063 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,473 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 WSE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black 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 ML08 WSE, 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 WSE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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