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LP08 BZV

2008 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 BZV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 68,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 57,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 53,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre treads badly perished cracked along treads within the limit.

Fail 25 May 2022 53,165 miles

Nearside Front tyre treads badly perished cracked along treads within the limit.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 46,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 42,238 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,600 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,595 miles

offside rear tyre cracked on outer tread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,589 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 15,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,565 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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LP08 BZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LP08 BZV, 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 LP08 BZV registered?

LP08 BZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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