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MW08 UHX

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,680 mi
Last recorded194,680 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 UHX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 194,680 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 194,678 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 191,558 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 188,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 177,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 164,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 149,593 miles

Offside Mirror cover damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2020 143,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 135,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,397 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,305 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded front pads low

Nearside Rear Nsr tyre tread perished

Nsf steel wheel has damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2016 114,305 miles

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

Both front and rear brake discs corroded front pads low

Nearside Rear Nsr tyre tread perished

Nsf steel wheel has damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,848 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracks inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,576 miles

both front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,302 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 90,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,975 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 UHX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric 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 UHX, 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 UHX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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