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WP08 UXU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,556 mi
Last recorded84,556 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 UXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 84,556 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 84,556 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,661 miles

corrosion underside to control arms, rear axle, rear inner/outer sill areas

Fail 11 Jan 2025 80,653 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,394 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas to n/s and o/s of vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear around the rear axle beam mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 78,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it enters the rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it enters the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas to n/s and o/s of vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear around the rear axle beam mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,629 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 70,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,150 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 47,150 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,510 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric 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 WP08 UXU, 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

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What year was WP08 UXU registered?

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

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