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WR08 HKJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

203,767 mi
Last recorded203,767 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 HKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 203,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 179,538 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both lights (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle chassis and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

head lights have poor beam condition

Pass 9 Dec 2023 167,000 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 160,410 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 156,865 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 150,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 140,518 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 131,252 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 117,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205x55x16v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205x55x16v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205x55x16v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205x55x16v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 86,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slight cracking (not to cord)

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 27 May 2014 72,456 miles

both front tyres on 3mm & cracking

both rear tyres slight cracking & inner part of tread starting to go steped

Pass 29 May 2013 56,452 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,616 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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WR08 HKJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WR08 HKJ, 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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WR08 HKJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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