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MW57 DDY

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

239,061 mi
Last recorded239,061 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 DDY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 239,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 237,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 235,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 233,252 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 233,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 229,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 226,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 226,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 220,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 211,004 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 210,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 202,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 201,071 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 194,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 187,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 181,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 171,821 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 163,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 152,556 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 147,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 137,692 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 137,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 90,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,790 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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MW57 DDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 MW57 DDY, 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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MW57 DDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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