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MV08 LKL

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,076 mi
Last recorded66,076 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 LKL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 66,076 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 55,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,344 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 48,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,447 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 37,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 36,276 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 31,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,742 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,175 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are wearing on raised edge areas

Fail 25 Jan 2013 14,583 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)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

front tyres wearing on raised edge areas

slight discolouration to front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,583 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate

front tyres wearing on raised edge areas

slight discolouration to front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2012 11,177 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and discoloured

front tyre outer raised edges are wearing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 8,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre outer raised sections worn

front wiper blades smearing slightly

slight wear to front brake discs

some slight scoring and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,659 miles

both front tyre outer raised sections worn

front wiper blades smearing slightly

slight wear to front brake discs

some slight scoring and corrosion to rear brake discs

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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MV08 LKL is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV08 LKL, 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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MV08 LKL is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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