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LO08 ZTV

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

194,342 mi
Last recorded194,342 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 194,342 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 173,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,779 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,514 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 76,395 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,906 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Fail 4 Dec 2019 73,906 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,965 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,688 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 67,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,231 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 61,231 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 59,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 214,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

windscreen decor in drivers view of road

Pass 18 Jul 2014 214,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

windscreen decor in drivers view of road

Pass 23 Jan 2014 184,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 165,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 150,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 145,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 145,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 130,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,727 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 86,580 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,287 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,689 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 19,689 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,949 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 ZTV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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