2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · GJ62 KCK

The 10 March 2026 MOT at 361,099 miles resulted in a pass, with only a minor advisory concerning the inoperative near‑side rear registration plate lamp. Apart from this single defect, the vehicle has demonstrated a stable maintenance record since the 2022 April failure, as all subsequent tests from March 2023 through March 2026 recorded no defects. The mileage trajectory shows a clear acceleration: after a modest increase of roughly 21,500 miles between April and October 2021, the car added 15,384 miles by April 2022, then 16,891 miles by September 2022, and a further 42,503 miles by October 2024, culminating in a 52,857‑mile rise between March 2025 and March 2026. This pattern indicates heavy usage in the recent years, contrasting with the relatively low mileage growth in the earlier 2019‑2021 period. Recurring mechanical concerns centre on the suspension and braking systems. The 2022 April failure noted a damaged and seriously weakened off‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage, and the 2021 April failure highlighted a dust‑cover defect on the near‑side front anti‑roll bar ball joint and exposed tyre cords. Subsequent tests have not repeated these suspension faults, but the high annual mileage suggests accelerated wear of bushes, coil springs and mounting points. Braking history shows thin front brake pads recorded in 2019 and a parking‑brake efficiency failure in 2021, implying that brake pads, discs and the parking‑brake mechanism merit close inspection. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the anti‑roll bar links, suspension bushes and mounting hardware, verify the integrity of the front brake discs and pads, test the parking‑brake operation, assess tyre tread and sidewall condition, and confirm that all lighting units, including the rear registration lamp, function correctly. Any evidence of structural rust or compromised chassis components should also be recorded, as high mileage can exacerbate such issues.