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LM57 FTO

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,938 mi
Last recorded135,938 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FTO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 135,938 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 135,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 129,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 123,207 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 123,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,831 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,740 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,788 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,436 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,110 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,630 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,630 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 52,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 52,180 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside front brake discs very corroded on inside face.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,917 miles

front and rear number plates de-laminated

Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,306 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 36,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 FTO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTO, 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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LM57 FTO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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