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LE57 EMX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,393 mi
Last recorded120,393 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 EMX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 120,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

age related corrosions within all precribed araes under the vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2026 120,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

age related corrosions within all precribed araes under the vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,042 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 82,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,352 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 74,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,954 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,389 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 60,389 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,756 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,614 miles

Internal adjuster used before checking the head lamp alignment

Fail 2 Dec 2015 32,614 miles

Internal adjuster used before checking the head lamp alignment

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,802 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,887 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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LE57 EMX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LE57 EMX, 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 LE57 EMX registered?

LE57 EMX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is LE57 EMX safe to buy?

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