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LS08 MZY

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,119 mi
Last recorded175,119 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 175,119 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 169,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 163,607 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 163,607 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 156,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 156,705 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 150,361 miles

n/s/r index lamp inop

o/s/f seat belt stalk faulty auto engage/ stalk release must be pressed to engage and release

rear brake pads worn very low 2mm

rear fuel tank heat shield part insecure

rear lower inner sills and chassis corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 150,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

n/s/r index lamp inop

o/s/f seat belt stalk faulty auto engage/ stalk release must be pressed to engage and release

rear brake pads worn very low 2mm

rear fuel tank heat shield part insecure

rear lower inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,895 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 144,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,853 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,410 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,316 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 MZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

LS08 MZY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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