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LO08 BZW

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

329,547 mi
Last recorded329,547 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 BZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 329,547 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2024 293,147 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 266,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 242,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 220,929 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 202,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 202,075 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 190,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 179,836 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 179,836 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 172,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 171,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 161,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 161,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 May 2017 153,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 139,998 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 126,699 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 111,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,590 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 82,877 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)

Pass 29 May 2013 68,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 54,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,224 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
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LO08 BZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO08 BZW, 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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LO08 BZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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