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LM57 BYW

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,698 mi
Last recorded221,698 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BYW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 221,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2024 204,179 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2023 181,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 160,013 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,790 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,771 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 390,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,722 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,839 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,346 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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LM57 BYW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

LM57 BYW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is LM57 BYW safe to buy?

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