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LM08 UKG

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

287,364 mi
Last recorded287,364 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 287,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 287,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 281,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 260,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 249,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 239,873 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 231,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 221,721 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 212,767 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 212,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 208,699 miles

Offside Front cv gator slightly dettiroted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 208,699 miles

Offside Front cv gator slightly dettiroted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 201,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 201,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 195,239 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 182,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 182,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip and main beam crossed over (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam on instead of dip beam / wiring fault (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 171,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 159,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 140,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 131,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 116,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,086 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,825 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,595 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 UKG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 UKG, 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 UKG is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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