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LX08 SFK

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,823 mi
Last recorded175,823 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 SFK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 175,823 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 161,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 159,435 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened include axle beam and mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 159,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened include axle beam and mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 146,780 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,214 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,613 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 104,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,774 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,019 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,706 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 18,171 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 18,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,038 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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LX08 SFK is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX08 SFK, 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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LX08 SFK is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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