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LF57 FDC

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 FDC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 114,010 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 106,232 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 106,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm missing (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 97,749 miles

Central Lower gearbox stabilizer mount deteriorating and splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 slight damage to outer side wall and is low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear part of bumper slightly loose meets requirements

Rear both rear axle bushes worn but meets requirements

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

coolant level low

has slight damage to front and rear bumpers both secure

Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced can not see a visible light pattern on both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative device attached to rear suspension, arm rod has broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load missing bolt insecure (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower gearbox stabilizer mount deteriorating and splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 slight damage to outer side wall and is low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear part of bumper slightly loose meets requirements

Rear both rear axle bushes worn but meets requirements

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

coolant level low

has slight damage to front and rear bumpers both secure

Pass 1 May 2023 84,560 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 84,560 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,822 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,003 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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LF57 FDC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LF57 FDC, 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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LF57 FDC is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 January 2008.

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