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LT08 UZV

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,640 mi
Last recorded151,640 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 UZV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 151,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 144,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 144,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 139,773 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,314 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,003 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 121,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 120,144 miles

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

headlamp lenses poor

Fail 28 Oct 2020 120,144 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

headlamp lenses poor

Pass 19 Oct 2019 114,279 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 114,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,187 miles

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE-SILLS-O/S MIRROR-SCREEN-O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL LOW.

TYRE N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,674 miles

DAMAGE N/S SILL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

OIL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

TYRE O/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 91,673 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DAMAGE N/S SILL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

OIL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

TYRE O/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,800 miles

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,800 miles

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,905 miles

DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER-SCREEN.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,905 miles

DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER-SCREEN.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,944 miles

near side door mirror missing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,359 miles

F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-DAMAGE O/S/R TREAD.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 51,359 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-DAMAGE O/S/R TREAD.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,473 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,262 miles

BRAKES-F DISCS WORN-F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Fail 21 Jul 2011 40,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BRAKES-F DISCS WORN-F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,798 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,152 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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LT08 UZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LT08 UZV, 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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LT08 UZV is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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