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WP08 UYC

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 UYC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,758 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 61,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 57,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,320 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,715 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 5 Jan 2021 40,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,657 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,923 miles

Offside 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 UYC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

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

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