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LO08 ZSE

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,767 mi
Last recorded41,767 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 40,235 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 40,235 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 38,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 37,782 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 37,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 36,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 36,174 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 35,118 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,734 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 32,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,884 miles

DAMAGE TO BODY BUT NO (SHARP EDGES)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,176 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 23,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 17,374 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 17,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,646 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 10,645 miles

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

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 ZSE is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

LO08 ZSE is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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