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LO08 VLD

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,304 mi
Last recorded145,304 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VLD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 145,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 145,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 134,534 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 134,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,319 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sill near to mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 124,240 miles

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

Offside 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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sill near to mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 104,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,381 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,852 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,226 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 VLD is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey 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 LO08 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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