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SY08 WBU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,541 mi
Last recorded150,541 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 WBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 150,541 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 150,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 144,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 138,169 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,291 miles

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

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

undertray(s) fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 126,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 87H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,864 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,748 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

head-lights deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,170 miles

aux belt worn

coolant leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 92,170 miles

coolant leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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

aux belt worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,397 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,642 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake discs very poor condition, rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Acceptable screen damage evident

All brake discs very poor condition, rear brake pads worn low

All tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,418 miles

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn , discs corroded on inner face

nearside rear tyre starting to perish & worn on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face , pads 2/3 to 3/4 worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,026 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,766 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

slight corrosion to all brake discs.

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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SY08 WBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY08 WBU, 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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SY08 WBU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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