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2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,353 mi
Last recorded122,353 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 UFC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 122,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored inner side + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn + bold inner + outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn + bold inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking + outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

both front and both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 8 May 2025 122,347 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored inner side + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn + bold inner + outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn + bold inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking + outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and underbody corroded

both front and both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,143 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wish-bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S warning light illuminated

both front brake discs corroded

no side repeaters fitted to vehicle complies with visible light from 1 metre out from rear bumper

parking brake just met minimum requirements (advise service)

Pass 22 Feb 2020 119,018 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

tpms lamp on

Fail 20 Feb 2020 118,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high slightly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,165 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2018 112,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,941 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 110,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 99,365 miles

Hybrid petrol engine oil level v ery low

Nearside BONNET RELEASE LEVER ADRIFT

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 99,365 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Hybrid petrol engine oil level v ery low

Nearside BONNET RELEASE LEVER ADRIFT

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions not checked hybrid vehicle

oil leval low

rear silencer heatsheild loose

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,219 miles

all four tyres cracking and perrished

front tyres on 3mm of tread (no tread outside central three quarters)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,779 miles

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

light corrosion inside faces of front brake discs

Fail 23 Mar 2013 60,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrosion inside faces of front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,249 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,249 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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WA57 UFC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WA57 UFC, 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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WA57 UFC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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