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VX08 WHA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,328 mi
Last recorded206,328 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 WHA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 206,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 205,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 203,778 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 203,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 200,757 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 199,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 198,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 197,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 177,019 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 177,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 162,518 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 162,518 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 149,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,709 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,402 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,462 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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VX08 WHA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX08 WHA, 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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VX08 WHA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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