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WG08 YEK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

182,607 mi
Last recorded182,607 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YEK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 182,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 179,258 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 179,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 176,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 171,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 166,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 163,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 161,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 158,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 154,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 150,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 148,778 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 147,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 147,779 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 95,706 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,760 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 84,178 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 70,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 YEK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WG08 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

WG08 YEK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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