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LM08 ZWS

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,911 mi
Last recorded190,911 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 190,911 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 184,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 176,676 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 176,676 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 167,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 167,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 155,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 155,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps o/s/r and n/s/r (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 145,296 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 145,296 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 117,113 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 117,113 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 108,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,778 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 70,490 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 70,490 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 65,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,796 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 45,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,659 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 ZWS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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