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MW08 UHV

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,837 mi
Last recorded23,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 UHV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 23,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,187 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four HEAVILY CRACKING on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 22,163 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 21,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 20,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 19,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,067 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 19,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 18,259 miles

advise on both rear tyres splitting on tread to outer sidewall

Fail 17 May 2018 18,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise on both rear tyres splitting on tread to outer sidewall

Pass 26 May 2017 17,331 miles

sidewalls of both rear tyres cracking [no cords showing]

Fail 26 May 2017 17,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

sidewalls of both rear tyres cracking [no cords showing]

Pass 25 May 2016 16,186 miles

all tyres cracking on edge of tread [no cords showing]

Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,976 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking no cords showing

nearside rear tyre tread cracking no cords showing

offside front tyre tread cracking no cords showing

offside rear tyre tread cracking no cords showing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,914 miles

all tyres starting to crack on edge of tread [no cords showing]

Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,591 miles

cracks in sidewalls of tyres not showing chords

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,786 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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MW08 UHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW08 UHV, 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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MW08 UHV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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