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LM57 BXU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,761 mi
Last recorded109,761 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 109,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,390 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 12 Apr 2023 88,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,354 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 31 Mar 2021 72,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,230 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 58,966 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 58,966 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,837 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,795 miles

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

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

both front tyres wear from sides

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 BXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

LM57 BXU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is LM57 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 BXU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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