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LO08 OSK

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,660 mi
Last recorded171,660 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 OSK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 171,660 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O.S.F & R - N.S.F & R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 171,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O.S.F & R - N.S.F & R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 152,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear / Offside / Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Both (Offside & Nearside) Chassis leg damaged / repaired

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (Offside & Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator frame damaged / repaired

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front ABS wiring insecure / loose

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (Offside & Nearside) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,803 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 128,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,953 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,851 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,893 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 111,352 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 111,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 98,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 95,495 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,255 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 87,255 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 224,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 175,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 126,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,127 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,804 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 29,804 miles

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

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 OSK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LO08 OSK, 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 OSK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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