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LS57 TOU

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,870 mi
Last recorded146,870 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 TOU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,870 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Aug 2024 146,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,294 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 143,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 140,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 135,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 126,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 126,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 120,939 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,468 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 104,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,544 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 91,544 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,065 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner tread balding

Fail 18 Jul 2013 56,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner tread balding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,071 miles

damage on n/s/r sill

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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LS57 TOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS57 TOU, 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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LS57 TOU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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