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LM08 KJV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 KJV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,250 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both defective n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 106,171 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 106,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,805 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 102,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 94,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,961 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,976 miles

Nearside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 7 May 2019 82,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,616 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 64,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 46,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,231 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished on outer edge of tread(strong advise)

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre- not to cord

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread and worn on outer edge(strong advise)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 38,231 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished on outer edge of tread(strong advise)

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre- not to cord

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread and worn on outer edge(strong advise)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,702 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 26,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,782 miles

N/S/F Tyre Is Wearing On The On The Outside Edge

N/S/R Tyre is Perishing

O/S/F Tyre Is Wearing On The On The Outside Edge

O/S/R Tyre is Perishing

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 KJV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey 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 KJV, 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 KJV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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