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LR08 KPO

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,256 mi
Last recorded124,256 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KPO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 124,256 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 124,256 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,835 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 118,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 106,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,823 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,405 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,948 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,109 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 59,739 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,878 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 39,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,911 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,239 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 13,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KPO is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KPO, 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 KPO is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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