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ML08 WSX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,598 mi
Last recorded106,598 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WSX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 106,598 miles

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

advise rear brake discs corroded and pads getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2025 106,598 miles

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

advise rear brake discs corroded and pads getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2024 105,303 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 104,496 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,319 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,312 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 96,312 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly split on the end (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front brake back plate is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,362 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,334 miles

front brake pads are very low and the discs are worn recommend replacing asap

front tyre tread are getting low approx. 3mm

Fail 4 Oct 2017 78,334 miles

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

front brake pads are very low and the discs are worn recommend replacing asap

front tyre tread are getting low approx. 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,735 miles

front brake discs and brake pads worn brake fluid slightly low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,497 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 59,497 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 47,491 miles

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

two front tyres are snow tyres and are on 3 mm

Fail 3 May 2014 47,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

two front tyres are snow tyres and are on 3 mm

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,601 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 29,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper poor

Pass 9 May 2011 21,731 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 WSX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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