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WP58 AEY

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

262,938 mi
Last recorded262,938 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 AEY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 262,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 242,292 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 198,812 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 156,803 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 140,018 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,554 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,412 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 93,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,668 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,862 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 78,862 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,697 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,697 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,964 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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WP58 AEY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WP58 AEY, 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 WP58 AEY registered?

WP58 AEY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is WP58 AEY safe to buy?

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