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LM08 KJN

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,363 mi
Last recorded114,363 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 KJN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 114,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 111,020 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 107,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 101,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,829 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,030 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 93,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 91,209 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 91,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,977 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 39,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,459 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,787 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,752 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,752 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,606 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 KJN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

LM08 KJN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LM08 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 KJN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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