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LM57 PZW

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,071 mi
Last recorded120,071 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 PZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,204 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,310 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 106,723 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 106,723 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,464 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 87,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,840 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,242 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 62,351 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,519 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 45,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,270 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,580 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 27,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

LM57 PZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LM57 PZW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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