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LR08 KUB

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,239 mi
Last recorded173,239 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KUB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 173,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 166,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 161,845 miles

Front dust covers starting to split

Offside Rear disc corroded on surfaces

Pass 9 Mar 2022 158,376 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 158,348 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 154,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded and all brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension beam corroded and mounting areas and bushes perished

Pass 3 Jun 2019 152,127 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 152,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 147,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 143,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 131,259 miles

rear sub frame mount areas and o/s/r under wing starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2016 131,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear sub frame mount areas and o/s/r under wing starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,930 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,231 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,441 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 KUB is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol 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 LR08 KUB, 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 LR08 KUB registered?

LR08 KUB is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is LR08 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 KUB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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