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MM08 CWT

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,219 mi
Last recorded181,219 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 CWT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 181,219 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear and both side inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 172,781 miles

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

Central exhaust heat cover in poor condition under fuel tank

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle chassis inner sills floorcorroded and cover with under seal front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius bushes both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head lights have poor beam condition both

Pass 16 Sep 2023 165,309 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lights and boot switch cover (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear radius arm bush slightly worn

exhaust heat cover under fuel tank slightly insecure

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 24 Sep 2022 158,307 miles

Both sides front headlights have poor beam pattern

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides / components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 158,307 miles

Both sides front headlights have poor beam pattern

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides / components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 151,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 151,537 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 140,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 140,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 133,297 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 121,899 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 109,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 77,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 66,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,923 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm of tread

Pass 20 May 2013 56,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,774 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,774 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on the shoulders

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,640 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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MM08 CWT 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 75%.

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 MM08 CWT, 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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MM08 CWT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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