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WP08 UWV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,712 mi
Last recorded165,712 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 UWV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 165,712 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 162,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 145,574 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 143,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 143,242 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 125,943 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 12,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,859 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,577 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,929 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,467 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,792 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 UWV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

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

Is WP08 UWV safe to buy?

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