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LD08 LJK

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,013 mi
Last recorded168,013 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LJK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 168,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Jan 2026 168,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 158,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 151,890 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 116,153 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 116,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 112,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,463 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,508 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 100,508 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 93,905 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 93,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,561 miles

some wear front brake discs

Fail 25 Apr 2016 74,561 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

some wear front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2015 64,031 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 64,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 54,313 miles

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

Nearside 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 May 2013 42,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 42,977 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 32,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2012 32,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,085 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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LD08 LJK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD08 LJK, 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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LD08 LJK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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