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WL08 KTJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,259 mi
Last recorded188,259 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 KTJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 188,259 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 179,307 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2024 166,544 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside And Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 152,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 139,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 121,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 111,618 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,917 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,343 miles

emissions not carried out hybrid vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,602 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,540 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,432 miles

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

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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WL08 KTJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL08 KTJ, 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 WL08 KTJ registered?

WL08 KTJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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