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LM57 BYB

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,490 mi
Last recorded110,490 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BYB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,445 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 103,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 92,421 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 92,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,761 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,027 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,226 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,883 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,066 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,551 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 65,551 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,591 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,725 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,625 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,826 miles

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

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

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 BYB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric 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 LM57 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

LM57 BYB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is LM57 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 BYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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