2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · MV62 BCZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its consistent maintenance history. The most recent MOT test on 1 September 2025 at 84,858 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a curious failure just ten days prior on 21 August 2025 at 84,726 miles. The lack of recorded defects on that failure suggests either an administrative error or a minor technicality that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent pass showed a clean sheet with no advisories. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 73,800 miles and the July 2024 test at 78,272 miles, the car covered 4,472 miles in sixteen months. The subsequent increase of 6,586 miles leading to September 2025 indicates a steady, light usage pattern. This low-mileage profile typically reduces wear on the hybrid drivetrain and suspension components, though it can sometimes lead to rubber component degradation if the vehicle sat stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related wear that the MOT does not capture. While the record is clean, the age of the Prius warrants a close check of suspension bushes and control arm bolts which often perish over time. Given the low mileage, inspect the brake discs for corrosion or seized calipers, as infrequent use can lead to surface rusting. The state of the hybrid battery and the cooling system fans is also critical, as these are not covered by the standard roadworthiness testing regime.