2013 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · EE57 AAA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 18 December 2025 at 310,541 miles which returned no recorded defects. This consistency follows a clean result from 19 December 2024 at 285,596 miles. The absence of advisories or failures in these recent tests suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a functional standard despite its high-use-age profile. The mileage data reveals a significant shift in usage patterns over the car's life. Between the June 2016 test at 30,067 miles and the December 2024 test, the vehicle covered approximately 255,000 miles over eight years. However, the interval between the last two tests shows accelerated use with 24,945 miles covered in a single year. This high annual average of nearly 24,000 miles is significantly higher than the national average for a 13-year-old vehicle, placing extreme demands on the hybrid drivetrain, suspension geometry, and braking system. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear that do not always trigger an MOT failure. Prioritize an inspection of control arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as these often degrade under heavy constant use. Given the high mileage, checking the brake calipers for binding and assessing the thickness of the discs is essential. Furthermore, the structural integrity of the chassis should be scrutinized for corrosion, as high-mileage vehicles often face frequent exposure to road salts and environmental wear.