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LP08 VFA

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,184 mi
Last recorded113,184 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 VFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 113,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 96,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,896 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 89,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,002 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,602 miles

slight exhaust leak rear section

Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,717 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 55,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,064 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,413 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable perishing to both rear tyres.

Slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,103 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 VFA is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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