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LK08 VMV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,999 mi
Last recorded204,999 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VMV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 204,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 169,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,955 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 132,953 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner tie rod ball joint excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,972 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 96,972 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2019 83,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 69,679 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,092 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 63,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 54,677 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cuts on treads

Pass 27 Dec 2013 35,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,451 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 9,887 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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LK08 VMV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK08 VMV, 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 LK08 VMV registered?

LK08 VMV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LK08 VMV safe to buy?

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