CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP08 UXJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,470 mi
Last recorded131,470 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 131,470 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 131,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 126,522 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear. all pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edges and deteriorated in treads. 195/ 55 16

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 122,420 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle front sub-frame and rear axle

exhaust system corroded and rear joint

Pass 14 Jun 2023 117,480 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside Front sub-frame and rear axle

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 117,480 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside Front sub-frame and rear axle

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,696 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2021 106,315 miles

age related corrosion to front and rear suspensions and both inner sills

both sides front shocker covers split

o/s front and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread edges

under trays and sill covers fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,082 miles

both front shocker covers deteriorated

light corrosion to front and rear suspensions and rear inner sills

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,510 miles

o/s rear brake disc badly corroded and worn unable to see pads also noise from o/s rear brake hub

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,359 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear exhaust pipe corroded and leaking strong advise

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,850 miles

both rear tyres just starting to get low in tread

slight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,881 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

front imbalance only just met

slight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

slight noise in both rear hubs when spun

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 72,881 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

front imbalance only just met

slight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

slight noise in both rear hubs when spun

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly lipped and brake pads getting low

noise from both rear hubs suspect brakes

slight bind o/s front hub

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,466 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,873 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP08 UXJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP08 UXJ?

You can check the full history of WP08 UXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP08 UXJ registered?

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

Is WP08 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 UXJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP08 UXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP08 UXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.