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LS08 MZW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,122 mi
Last recorded85,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,122 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,035 miles

Offside Front headlight beam image poor.

under body corrosion.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,035 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight beam image poor.

under body corrosion.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,625 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,768 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on the outer wall

Offside Front tyre has cuts on the outer wall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,567 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has slight cuts on the outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,394 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 61,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,091 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 54,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 49,869 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 23 Nov 2013 49,869 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,869 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,202 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 42,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,724 miles

slight cut on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

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 MZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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