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WP08 UWB

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,277 mi
Last recorded155,277 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 UWB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 155,277 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front bumper temp repair

underbody corrosion not to excess

Fail 28 Dec 2023 155,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front bumper temp repair

underbody corrosion not to excess

Pass 6 Jan 2023 145,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear leak off exhaust gasses back box connection

under body generally corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 144,244 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot leaking grease, pin hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 117,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb not fitted correctly, no image pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot leaking grease, pin hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 105,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,604 miles

Both front tyres getting low in tread area.

Nail in n/s rear tyre

n/s rear tyre low in tread, inner surface slightly out of shape.

o/s rear tyre slightly perishing on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,636 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,862 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,944 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,828 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 UWB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WP08 UWB, 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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WP08 UWB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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