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LS08 MWK

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests41 (27 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

151,128 mi
Last recorded151,128 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MWK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

27 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 151,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering system has slightly play, detecting on steering wheel. it'll need further investigation

vehicle has corrosion,underneath

vehicle has water in boot and on n/r seat

Fail 13 Mar 2023 151,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering system has slightly play, detecting on steering wheel. it'll need further investigation

vehicle has corrosion,underneath

vehicle has water in boot and on n/r seat

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,006 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,269 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear 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))

Underbody Has light surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,154 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 126,874 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,707 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 123,707 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016
Pass 17 Sep 2015
Fail 17 Sep 2015

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,724 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 52,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 41,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 161,736 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 161,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 145,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 145,134 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 145,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,732 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 128,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,788 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 117,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f side light weak beam

o/s/ number plate bulb weak beam

Pass 12 Apr 2012 107,579 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 107,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Check tracking tyre wear especially o/s/f

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 90,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,282 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 53,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,125 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,159 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 MWK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

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 LS08 MWK, 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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LS08 MWK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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