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LS08 BCV

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,473 mi
Last recorded108,473 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 BCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 108,473 miles

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

Offside Rear light lense broken

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 108,473 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear light lense broken

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,764 miles

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

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2023 77,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,130 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,335 miles

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

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

drivers door

Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,023 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill damaged at front

Pass 13 Dec 2018 41,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 34,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 30,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,175 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 28,274 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,328 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,379 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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LS08 BCV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS08 BCV, 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 LS08 BCV registered?

LS08 BCV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LS08 BCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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