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LP08 UYU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 UYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 79,157 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 75,971 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 75,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,569 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cap missing

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,003 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,802 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 66,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,087 miles

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

Offside Front Mirror cover missing

Offside Rear slightly damage

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Mirror cover missing

Offside Rear slightly damage

Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,468 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight worn

Fail 30 Jun 2016 56,468 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,753 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 49,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,615 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 UYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP08 UYU registered?

LP08 UYU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is LP08 UYU safe to buy?

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