2016 TOYOTA PRIUS1.8L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

The Toyota Prius in question presents a stable and unblemished roadworthiness record over the past 18 months, with the most recent MOT test on 30 April 2025 at 32,477 miles achieving a clean pass—no advisories, no defects, and no minor faults. This consistency extends back to the September 2023 test, where the vehicle also passed without issue at 30,534 miles , indicating a well-maintained example with no signs of recurring mechanical or structural neglect. The absence of even advisory items suggests either meticulous upkeep by previous owners or a model known for reliability in these areas, though the low mileage complicates assumptions about wear. The mileage progression is unusually flat for a vehicle of this age, with just 1,943 miles accumulated between September 2023 and April 2025 —a pace of roughly 1,295 miles per year over that 17-month span. This is well below the UK average for a car of this vintage, implying either infrequent use, extended periods of disuse, or potentially a secondary vehicle kept in reserve. The 32,477 miles at the last test also matches the 2024 MOT , suggesting no mileage was logged between March 2024 and March 2025—a red flag if the car was actively driven, as this could indicate odometer tampering or a prolonged standstill. Buyers should verify the vehicle’s service history against this discrepancy, as low mileage alone does not guarantee proportional component wear. Given the clean MOT history, no major concerns have been officially recorded regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, brake binding, or structural corrosion—areas that often degrade even on low-mileage hybrids due to environmental exposure. That said, a prospective buyer should still inspect the rear suspension mounts (common wear points on Prius models), brake caliper condition for corrosion or fluid leaks, and exhaust system integrity for rust, particularly if the car has spent time in damp or salty conditions. The tyre tread depth should be checked, even though no MOT advisories were logged, as the low mileage could mask uneven wear from infrequent use. Finally, the battery health —critical in hybrids—should be assessed, as Prius nickel-metal hydride batteries can degrade when left unused for extended periods.