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2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

279,251 mi
Last recorded279,251 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 NUM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 279,251 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 279,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension locking device ineffective offside front c v joint locking nut has not been secured properly (5.3.6 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 279,240 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering locking device missing nearside track rod end nut split pin is missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 258,771 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 232,420 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 201,306 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 180,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 172,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 161,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 144,299 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 132,850 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 132,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH DISLODGED (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,988 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2015 31,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 May 2014 27,565 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 21,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,398 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,472 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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LK58 NUM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LK58 NUM, 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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LK58 NUM is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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