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WU08 ZTB

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

233,471 mi
Last recorded233,471 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZTB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 233,471 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively o/s rear calliper not locking. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 233,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seatbelt buckle also not functioning. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear has 50% light bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively o/s rear calliper not locking. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 220,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 202,811 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 195,960 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 191,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 184,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 180,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 167,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 132,638 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 132,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 85,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,062 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,288 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

WU08 ZTB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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