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Toyota Prius

Red · Electric · 2008 · 1,497 cc

LO08 OTAMOT history

LO08 OTA is a red electric Toyota Prius first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 263,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LO08 OTA red Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Prius, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
263,942 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Electric
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OTA was last recorded at 263,942 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,869 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
13,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 263,942 miles
  • 2025 – 258,836 miles
  • 2024 – 246,863 miles
  • 2023 – 242,866 miles
  • 2022 – 234,644 miles
  • 2021 – 226,347 miles
  • 2020 – 210,285 miles
  • 2019 – 204,914 miles
  • 2018 – 200,254 miles
  • 2017 – 165,793 miles
  • 2016 – 134,276 miles
  • 2015 – 103,288 miles
  • 2014 – 92,615 miles
  • 2013 – 81,544 miles
  • 2012 – 70,338 miles
  • 2011 – 59,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,942 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,942 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    263,942 miles
    Test number
    302616844851
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail263,869 miles (+5,033)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,869 miles
    Test number
    527676970555
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass258,836 miles (+11,973)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    258,836 miles
    Test number
    126043776677
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass246,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    246,863 miles
    Test number
    523210810949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail246,863 miles (+3,997)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,863 miles
    Test number
    667288027725
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass242,866 miles (+8,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    242,866 miles
    Test number
    361924865815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass234,644 miles (+8,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    234,644 miles
    Test number
    435909204093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass226,347 miles (+16,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    226,347 miles
    Test number
    326907985847
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass210,285 miles (+5,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    210,285 miles
    Test number
    616028898550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass204,914 miles (+4,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    204,914 miles
    Test number
    693431475011
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass200,254 miles (+18,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    200,254 miles
    Test number
    843780141778
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass181,680 miles (+15,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    181,680 miles
    Test number
    537818975386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,793 miles (+16,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    165,793 miles
    Test number
    290591419367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge Tyre (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass149,468 miles (+15,192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,468 miles
    Test number
    472354802676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,276 miles (+15,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    668350243612
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,121 miles (+15,833)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,121 miles
    Test number
    665802957633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,288 miles (+10,673)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    685745866425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,615 miles (+11,071)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    445864894220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,544 miles (+11,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    948677083246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass70,338 miles (+11,120)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,338 miles
    Test number
    509109182281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to clearly view inner brake pads

  21. Pass59,218 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    249328681298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    558402581118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OTA

Does LO08 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OTA is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OTA?
The MOT on LO08 OTA is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OTA done?
LO08 OTA was recorded at 263,942 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 13,837 miles a year.
Has LO08 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OTA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 OTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LO08 OTA find?
LO08 OTA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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