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LM08 ZWZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,060 mi
Last recorded128,060 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ZWZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,060 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight Blow rear box area (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

under trays and skirt kit fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2025 127,815 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Coolant leak From water pump area ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both dip beam images dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2023 97,185 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 76,558 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,675 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 49,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,801 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,566 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 ZWZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

LM08 ZWZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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