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LL08 ZLK

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,124 mi
Last recorded197,124 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 ZLK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 197,124 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 197,120 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 189,819 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 167,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 24 Aug 2022 143,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 143,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake little effort

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 84,043 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 84,043 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 82,970 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 82,970 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 81,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 79,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,774 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,774 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 66,878 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,345 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, nail in tyre plus rubber crecking.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge plus rubber cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2012 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, nail in tyre plus rubber crecking.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge plus rubber cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,296 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 37,296 miles

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

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

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

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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LL08 ZLK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LL08 ZLK, 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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LL08 ZLK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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