2011 Toyota Prius 1.8L Electric · DA60 UFT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in October 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a period of instability following a series of failures in late 2024. While the October 2025 failure was limited to a minor lighting issue involving the offside front position lamp, the clean pass thereafter suggests the owner addressed the more significant mechanical concerns identified in the previous year. The mileage data indicates high usage consistent with a 2011 registration. The vehicle recorded 192,565 miles in November 2023 and 227,224 miles by October 2024. This represents an accumulation of nearly 35,000 miles in a single year, which is significantly above the UK annual average. Such high mileage suggests the car was used for long-distance commuting, which places considerable strain on wear components and suspension systems. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the steering system, as the October 2024 test flagged play in both front steering rack inner joints. Although this was likely rectified to pass the test, high mileage often leads to secondary wear in suspension bushes and linkages. The record also noted thin front brake pads during the 2024 test, so the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs should be verified to ensure they are not nearing replacement. The recurring failures regarding lighting components in 2024 suggest a reactive rather than proactive approach to minor bulb maintenance. Given the age and high mileage of this Prius, the buyer should also inspect the chassis for corrosion, particularly around the subframe and exhaust mounting points. While no structural advisories appear in the provided history, the rapid mileage accumulation makes a thorough physical check of the underbody and essential fluids vital to rule out hidden mechanical fatigue.