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LO08 DDY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

289,286 mi
Last recorded289,286 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 DDY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 289,286 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 27 Oct 2025 280,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 266,270 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 7 Nov 2024 253,930 miles

Both Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 13 May 2024 240,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 227,950 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 26 Apr 2023 211,810 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 194,002 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 194,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 179,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 175,151 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 161,671 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 161,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 142,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 129,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 118,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,116 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,009 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 45,325 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 DDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DDY, 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 DDY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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