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MM08 CWU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,201 mi
Last recorded78,201 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 CWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 78,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 70,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front beam image poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front beam image poor

Fail 22 Nov 2023 62,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front beam image poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front beam image poor

Pass 21 Nov 2022 54,287 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 46,744 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 46,345 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 9 % (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,941 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,941 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens poor /poor immage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens poor/poor immage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,557 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,971 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 28,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front suspension

Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,424 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,206 miles

both front tyre edges wearing+cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre(not repairable)+badly cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,590 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 CWU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other 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 MM08 CWU, 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 CWU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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