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WJ58 CZE

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

301,395 mi
Last recorded301,395 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 CZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 301,395 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside mirror body damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2024 284,697 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 282,216 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 279,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 276,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 273,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 268,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 268,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 261,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 250,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 232,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under shields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 204,667 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats

rear brake discs corroding

under shields fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 171,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 138,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,655 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,981 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 82,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WJ58 CZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ58 CZE, 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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WJ58 CZE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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