2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · EA59 XXO

The 2009 Toyota Prius presents a generally sound roadworthiness profile, though the most recent MOT on 17 November 2025 at 99,927 miles introduced advisories that were absent in the preceding two clean passes. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin on both sides, the rear axle showed corrosion, and the offside rear wheel bearing was noted as slightly noisy. These are not immediate failures, but they mark a shift from the defect-free results recorded in November 2023 and November 2024. The maintenance trend is stable overall but shows early signs of deferred attention to braking and suspension components that a buyer should not overlook. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. The vehicle covered roughly 9,655 miles between November 2022 at 81,177 miles and November 2024 at 90,272 miles, then climbed 9,655 miles again to reach 99,927 miles by November 2025. That equates to approximately 5,878 miles per year across its life, well below the UK average. The steady, predictable accumulation suggests regular rather than sporadic use, which is favourable. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record to indicate long periods of neglect or clocking. The 2022 test flagged corrosion on the rear inner sills within 30cm of a mounting point, described as not seriously affecting overall security at that time. Combined with the 2025 advisory for a corroded rear axle, a buyer should inspect the underside carefully. Structural corrosion on a 17-year-old car can progress rapidly once it takes hold, particularly around suspension mountings and sill sections. The offside rear wheel bearing advisory in 2025 also warrants a road test at varying speeds to check for rumble or tone changes that could indicate an imminent replacement. Brake wear appears to have accelerated in the final year of the record. Clean passes in 2023 and 2024 with no brake-related advisories contrast sharply with the November 2025 finding of worn front pads on both sides. A physical inspection of pad thickness, disc condition, and caliper operation is advisable. The nearside headlamp dipped beam failure in the November 2023 failure test was rectified before the retest the same day, so that appears to be a one-off bulb or wiring issue rather than a recurring electrical fault. Overall, the Prius is mechanically sound but entering a phase where consumable and corrosion-related items will need close attention.