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WP08 BWD

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,872 mi
Last recorded190,872 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 BWD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 190,872 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 177,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 164,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 159,227 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 159,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 152,386 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 148,672 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 148,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 137,053 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 124,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 124,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 112,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 101,866 miles

emissions not tested (hybrid)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 101,866 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emissions not tested (hybrid)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions not tested (hybrid vehicle)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 57,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,807 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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WP08 BWD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WP08 BWD, 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 WP08 BWD registered?

WP08 BWD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is WP08 BWD safe to buy?

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