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LM08 KJO

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

277,949 mi
Last recorded277,949 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 KJO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 277,949 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 249,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underseal sprayed

Fail 5 Apr 2025 249,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underseal sprayed

Pass 12 Sep 2024 242,010 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 236,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 227,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 218,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 207,032 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 199,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 188,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 178,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 167,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 157,030 miles

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 May 2019 144,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 144,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,190 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 117,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 15,815 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 12,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 10,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 7,641 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 KJO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LM08 KJO, 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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LM08 KJO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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