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LK57 SDY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

477,902 mi
Last recorded477,902 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 SDY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 477,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 468,351 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 468,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 462,634 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 462,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 460,982 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 457,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 455,945 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 455,945 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 452,613 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 452,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 447,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 447,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 435,497 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 408,546 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 405,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 387,502 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 387,131 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 359,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Feb 2015 359,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2014 301,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 260,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 213,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 169,114 miles

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

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

creaking noise coming from the offside calliper area when brake pressure applied .

Pass 7 Aug 2012 124,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,007 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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LK57 SDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 LK57 SDY, 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 LK57 SDY registered?

LK57 SDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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