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LO08 VTN

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VTN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 107,678 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,891 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,891 miles

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,761 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,064 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2020 85,064 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both side (4.2.3 (c))

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,104 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 60,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,396 miles

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 23 Jun 2014 39,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,396 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 28,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,211 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2011 25,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 VTN is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTN, 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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What year was LO08 VTN registered?

LO08 VTN is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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