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CP08 LBA

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,352 mi
Last recorded123,352 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 123,352 miles

Catalytic convertor rattling internally

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2026 123,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

*** Rear brake pads very low ***

Catalytic convertor rattling internally

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,540 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 93,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,327 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 91,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,434 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 83,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2020 81,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,108 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 72,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,119 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 45,173 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 45,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,426 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 36,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 28,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,153 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CP08 LBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 LBA, 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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CP08 LBA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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