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GV08 LCU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,517 mi
Last recorded170,517 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 LCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 170,517 miles

Generally corroded underside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 165,351 miles

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

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

Underside vehicle generally corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 158,205 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 152,404 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 152,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 147,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 141,057 miles

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing On Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,652 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Headlight lenses beginning to deteriorate

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 128,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 128,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,906 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 115,906 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust System Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 104,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,040 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,760 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 53,098 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,537 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 40,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

engine coolant level low

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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GV08 LCU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV08 LCU, 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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GV08 LCU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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