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LM57 PXC

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,820 mi
Last recorded136,820 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 136,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 130,031 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,522 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 116,750 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 116,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 99,258 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 99,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2020 92,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,047 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 84,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 46,816 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre around 3mm on tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre around 3.5mm on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,684 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 16,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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 PXC is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM57 PXC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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