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LM57 PXS

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 PXS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,043 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 119,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 117,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 117,246 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 114,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 113,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,258 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 105,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Edge slightly out of shape

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Wiper blade split at end But clearing screen OK

Wear to n/s/f tyre outer edge on 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,398 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,005 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 72,005 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,006 miles

both front tyres wearing low on shoulders 2.00mm

Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front/rear brake discs corroded

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 PXS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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