2009 Toyota Prius 1.5L Electric · AP09 AAU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection conducted in October 2022. At 90,277 miles, the Prius passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met the minimum legal standards. This follows a period of inconsistency in 2021 where a failure occurred just one day before a pass, but the subsequent clean record suggests any immediate issues were rectified and maintained ever since. The mileage data reveals a significant discrepancy that suggests an irregular usage history. Between October 2020 and April 2021, the vehicle covered 138,097 miles in just six months, which represents extreme heavy use. However, the recorded mileage in October 2022 drops to 90,277 miles, which is a decrease of over 100,000 miles from the previous entry. This negative mileage indicates an odometer recording error or a clerical mistake in the DVSA database. While the current average of 5,310 miles per year is low for a seventeen-year-old Toyota, the data makes predicting component wear unreliable. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the odometer to verify the integrity of the mileage recording. Given the extreme burst of use noted in 2021, the suspension bushes, dampers, and brake components should be checked for accelerated fatigue that the low current figure might hide. You should also look for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust system, as low-age vehicles often suffer from surface rust regardless of annual mileage. Testing the hybrid battery health is also critical, as long periods of standing can lead to cell degradation in older high-voltage systems.