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WK08 ZZF

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,517 mi
Last recorded152,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZZF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 152,517 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 152,211 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))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 141,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 130,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 123,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 123,525 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 117,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,892 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,008 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 94,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,383 miles

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

Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge/ Nearside and Offside

Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,213 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,210 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 78,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,090 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

n/s/f ball joint nut is cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,951 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 67,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,044 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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WK08 ZZF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK08 ZZF, 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 WK08 ZZF registered?

WK08 ZZF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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