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MV08 LMM

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 84,504 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 84,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,384 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavy cracking in tread, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,936 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps fogged up (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavy cracking in tread, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,730 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 60,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,976 miles

advise did not check nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,595 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,724 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LMM is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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