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LC08 ZWM

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,507 mi
Last recorded231,507 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ZWM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 231,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 229,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 227,331 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 225,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 222,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 222,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 221,404 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 221,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 220,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 220,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 200,122 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 175,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 155,662 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,451 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,215 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,275 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,275 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,794 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 58,794 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,671 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 34,765 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 25,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2013 14,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,923 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

nearside rear tyre outer tread cracked

offside front tyre outer tread cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

offside rear tyre outer tread cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,858 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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LC08 ZWM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC08 ZWM, 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 LC08 ZWM registered?

LC08 ZWM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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