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VN57 LXF

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

257,225 mi
Last recorded257,225 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 LXF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 257,225 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 257,225 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 247,211 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 221,302 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 217,042 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

brake warning light on dash

Fail 2 Dec 2022 217,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 27 Nov 2021 212,595 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 212,585 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction brake warning light on dash (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both link rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 208,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wishbones corroded

both sides rear chassis panels corroded

both sides rear radius arm bushes split

front sub frame corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2019 204,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 204,655 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 201,060 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2018 201,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s/r and o/s/r wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2017 195,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 195,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 192,599 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 192,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe snapped (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 184,834 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2016 184,832 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2015 175,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 166,698 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 147,814 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 120,263 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 120,253 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,481 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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VN57 LXF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VN57 LXF, 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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VN57 LXF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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