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OU08 WTW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,009 mi
Last recorded176,009 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 WTW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 176,009 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 167,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2023 154,707 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 143,665 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 143,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 137,987 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 137,987 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,804 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,804 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,757 miles

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

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

removed items blocking drivers view of the road ahead

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,013 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,018 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 50,555 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,449 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,722 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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OU08 WTW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other 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 OU08 WTW, 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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What year was OU08 WTW registered?

OU08 WTW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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