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WM08 HYK

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,734 mi
Last recorded124,734 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 HYK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 124,734 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 117,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 110,718 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 110,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 104,565 miles

Front fog lights inoperative.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 104,563 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights inoperative.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,604 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 96,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,932 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))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 90,932 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))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,474 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,256 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre close to the wear bars

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2016 61,356 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,577 miles

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

offside wiper perishing/smears

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,217 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,449 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,724 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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WM08 HYK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WM08 HYK, 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 WM08 HYK registered?

WM08 HYK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is WM08 HYK safe to buy?

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