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LM57 HXG

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,886 mi
Last recorded212,886 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 212,886 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 204,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 204,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 196,574 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 196,079 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Undertray insecure Exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 187,393 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 178,349 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 177,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 166,049 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 166,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 159,230 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 159,229 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 151,275 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 138,127 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noise

Pass 8 Jan 2016 127,720 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 119,553 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 119,553 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,472 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noise

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,234 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

Pass 30 Dec 2011 82,016 miles

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

front brake discs wear can be seen

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre worn inner-outer edge, perished, has cut in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,833 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 HXG is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

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

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