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LM08 CVU

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,397 mi
Last recorded152,397 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 152,397 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 152,397 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 150,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 150,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 148,336 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 148,336 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 142,600 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 134,757 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 134,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,581 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 124,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,714 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,213 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,213 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,010 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,387 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,467 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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LM08 CVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric 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 LM08 CVU, 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 LM08 CVU registered?

LM08 CVU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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