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LM08 UGA

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,953 mi
Last recorded240,953 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 UGA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 240,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 224,980 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 211,841 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 197,225 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 184,160 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 170,882 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,005 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,094 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,224 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,879 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,420 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 26,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,330 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 UGA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGA, 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 UGA registered?

LM08 UGA is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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