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WN08 GFK

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,430 mi
Last recorded163,430 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 GFK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 163,430 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaitor split

Offside Front shock absorber gaitor split

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 163,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber gaitor split

Offside Front shock absorber gaitor split

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 151,890 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp misty

Nearside Front shocker gaiter split

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

Offside Front headlamp misty

Offside Front shocker gaiter split

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 144,587 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 144,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens so clouded that no beam pattern can be seen (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens so clouded that no beam pattern can be seen (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,296 miles

Front shock absorber boots are deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 133,296 miles

Front shock absorber boots are deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,805 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber boot is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also surface cracking on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear chassis sections have surface corrosion on them.

Offside Front shock absorber boot is deteriorated

Offside Rear chassis sections have surface corrosion on them.

Rear axle has surface corrosion on it

Fail 5 Nov 2021 114,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber boot is deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also surface cracking on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear chassis sections have surface corrosion on them.

Offside Front shock absorber boot is deteriorated

Offside Rear chassis sections have surface corrosion on them.

Rear axle has surface corrosion on it

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,766 miles

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

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

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

all rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2019 76,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

all rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,572 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,039 miles

both ns tyres 3mm

both rear tyres 9yrs old ,osr badly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

wipers smearing screen but visibility not affected

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,061 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,283 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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WN08 GFK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN08 GFK, 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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WN08 GFK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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