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LM57 BGU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,008 mi
Last recorded137,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 137,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 113,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,473 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,298 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 79,812 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,175 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,562 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked on outer tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,723 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,968 miles

both rear tyres treads cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,943 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,121 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

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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LM57 BGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LM57 BGU, 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 LM57 BGU registered?

LM57 BGU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is LM57 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 BGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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