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LM08 UFA

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,763 mi
Last recorded138,763 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 UFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 138,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 126,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 126,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,435 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 116,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,634 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,130 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,727 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 50,417 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,534 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UFA, 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 UFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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