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LS08 MWU

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

273,641 mi
Last recorded273,641 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 273,641 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 266,301 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 248,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2023 248,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2022 245,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 237,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 293,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 292,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 292,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 292,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 289,425 miles

Nearside headlamp beams cloudy

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Fail 30 Aug 2017 289,425 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside headlamp beams cloudy

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Pass 4 Mar 2017 287,104 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 287,104 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 276,189 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2016 276,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 255,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 237,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 217,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 201,119 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 201,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 179,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 160,824 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 140,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,080 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 119,080 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 101,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 101,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 85,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,938 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,938 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,534 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 72,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2010 59,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,380 miles

both rear tyres have nails in them

both rear tyres worn outside edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,590 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 MWU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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