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LM08 UJZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 99,135 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 92,559 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 81,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 77,477 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 77,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,494 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,885 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 69,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,073 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 47,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 40,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,636 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 UJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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