2017 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · 22 MP

The 2017 Toyota Prius presents a stable and highly reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 18 December 2025 at 95,759 miles. The tester recorded zero defects, indicating no immediate mechanical or structural concerns at that time. This follows a consistent pattern of passing without advisories, demonstrating diligent upkeep and a lack of recurring mechanical failures. The vehicle's current roadworthiness status appears robust, with no evidence of worsening or unresolved issues. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,640 miles annually. Between the January 2023 test at 64,455 miles and the December 2023 test at 75,521 miles, the Prius covered 11,066 miles, maintaining a steady pace. This consistency continues through the 85,765-mile test in December 2024 and up to the current 95,759-mile reading. A minor anomaly exists on 5 January 2023, where the vehicle failed and passed on the exact same mileage of 64,455 miles with no defects recorded, suggesting a potential administrative error or an aborted initial test rather than a mechanical fault. Despite the pristine MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on age-related wear rather than recurring defects. At nearly 96,000 miles, the suspension bushes and coil springs may exhibit deterioration not severe enough to warrant an MOT advisory but worth assessing for ride quality. Buyers should inspect the brake discs and pads for wear, alongside checking the exhaust system for corrosion, which often escapes detection during a standard emissions test. The hybrid battery health also warrants evaluation, as standard MOTs do not assess the degradation of the high-voltage drivetrain components.