2009 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · AF09 TZO

The Toyota Prius presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on five MOT entries spanning March 2023 through March 2026, with the most recent test on 11 March 2026 returning a pass and no recorded advisories or defects. Across this three-year window, every test prior to the final entry has also passed without defect entries, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness criteria at each annual check. A failed test was logged on the same date as the latest pass (11 March 2026), but no defect details were captured against it, which leaves the cause undocumented in the record; this dual outcome on a single date warrants direct enquiry to the testing station for clarification, as the absence of recorded reason means the failure cannot be technically interpreted here. With entries on file as recent as six months before today, the certification currency is acceptable for a transaction. Mileage accumulation is significant at 305,405 miles over roughly seventeen years, equating to an annualised rate of approximately 17,965 miles, which is considerably above average for a vehicle of this age. The recorded MOT tests do not include odometer readings, so internal progression between checks cannot be independently verified from the supplied data. Such elevated annual mileage typically accelerates wear on consumable and structural components, including suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and pads, CV joint boots, and the hybrid system’s high-voltage battery and inverter cooling systems. The mileage gap between the most recent test and today cannot be quantified from the record alone. For a prospective buyer, an in-person inspection should prioritise areas not fully covered by the MOT cycle. The rear suspension trailing arm bushes and rear coil springs are known wear points on this generation of Prius and should be physically checked for cracking, corrosion, or sagging. Brake calipers, particularly at the rear, are prone to seizing from infrequent use and should be examined for binding. The underbody and rear axle area should be inspected for corrosion, given the age and high mileage. Hybrid battery health, including state of charge under load and any warning lights on the dashboard, cannot be assessed through MOT data and requires a diagnostic readout. Tyre condition, including age-related sidewall cracking, should also be verified at the point of sale. Considering the clean advisory record but acknowledging the high mileage and the undocumented failure noted alongside the most recent pass, residual mechanical risk remains in the medium range. An independent pre-purchase inspection addressing suspension, brakes, underbody corrosion, and hybrid system diagnostics is strongly advised before committing to purchase. Buying score: 50 Risk level: Medium.