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LO08 ZTF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

188,679 mi
Last recorded188,679 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ZTF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 188,679 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper Dented.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 187,432 miles

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

Nearside Front BUMPER DENTED

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 182,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 179,739 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2022 175,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 171,455 miles

Driver's door Slightly Damage

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

Offside Rear Passenger's door Slightly Damage

Fail 26 Apr 2021 171,455 miles

Driver's door Slightly Damage

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's door Slightly Damage

Pass 30 Apr 2020 169,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 165,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 145,652 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 145,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 131,031 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 131,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,854 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 127,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,235 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 111,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,726 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 96,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,447 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 69,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,533 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,157 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 47,157 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,252 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,483 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 ZTF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

LO08 ZTF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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