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L12 BXT

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

238,917 mi
Last recorded238,917 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 BXT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 238,917 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 238,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 219,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 201,505 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 201,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 179,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 166,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 159,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 120,388 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 89,410 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,205 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread lines 195/55/16

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres on 3mm and also worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,939 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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L12 BXT is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L12 BXT, 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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L12 BXT is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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