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WU08 ZPJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

315,879 mi
Last recorded315,879 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZPJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 315,879 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 287,269 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 253,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 221,822 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 184,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 150,571 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 124,044 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,626 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 88,029 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 88,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,811 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,811 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,163 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,014 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,760 miles

nsr and osr seat belt webbing slightly damaged

staines on engine posible coolant

Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsr and osr seat belt webbing slightly damaged

staines on engine posible coolant

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,421 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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WU08 ZPJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WU08 ZPJ, 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 WU08 ZPJ registered?

WU08 ZPJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 ZPJ safe to buy?

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