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WN08 ECA

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,203 mi
Last recorded120,203 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 ECA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,203 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 120,165 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,837 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 117,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 115,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 113,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,436 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,094 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension strut bellows deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 29,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2012 26,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,462 miles

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

Offside 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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WN08 ECA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN08 ECA, 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 WN08 ECA registered?

WN08 ECA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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