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LR08 KMO

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,831 mi
Last recorded138,831 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KMO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 138,831 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 126,663 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 107,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 92,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,451 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,618 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear tyres treads cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2015 10,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front +rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 9,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 9,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 6,753 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 4,910 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 4,910 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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LR08 KMO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR08 KMO, 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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LR08 KMO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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