CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM57 SZP

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,100 mi
Last recorded97,100 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 SZP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,100 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 97,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 87,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,970 miles

Nearside Sill damaged integrity not compromised

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,628 miles

Nearside Sill damaged integrity not compromised

Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,100 miles

Nearside Sill damaged integrity not compromised

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Sill damaged integrity not compromised

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 46,067 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,830 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 22,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 21,664 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 19,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 15,304 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 13,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 11,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 9,194 miles

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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM57 SZP is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM57 SZP?

You can check the full history of LM57 SZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM57 SZP registered?

LM57 SZP is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is LM57 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 SZP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM57 SZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM57 SZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.