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WM08 LKK

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

299,246 mi
Last recorded299,246 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 LKK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 299,246 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has slight surface corrosion under

Pass 12 Sep 2024 281,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 263,923 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint castle nut locking device missing

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 254,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 236,063 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 215,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 194,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 194,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 181,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 181,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 164,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 155,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 147,221 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 130,257 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 109,088 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 108,723 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 91,123 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 49,701 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 49,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,032 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 LKK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM08 LKK, 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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WM08 LKK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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