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WG08 FPF

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,409 mi
Last recorded118,409 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 FPF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,409 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 111,279 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 21 Dec 2024 111,279 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 95,521 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,741 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 83,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,482 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,499 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,700 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 47,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,268 miles

Front number plate has damage

Nearside Front door has damage to body work / o/s/f bumper

Fail 9 Apr 2016 36,268 miles

Front number plate has damage

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

Nearside Front door has damage to body work / o/s/f bumper

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,738 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,705 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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WG08 FPF 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 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 WG08 FPF, 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 WG08 FPF registered?

WG08 FPF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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