2018 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · GV67 EUB

Covering approximately 114,118 miles across roughly eight years, this 2018 Toyota Prius carries a notably high annual accumulation of around 14,265 miles, which places it firmly in the high-use category for its age. The MOT record itself reads as broadly compliant, with seven tests recorded and only one failure logged on 6 October 2021 for a deep cut on the offside rear tyre exposing ply or cords, accompanied by an advisory for a nail in the nearside rear tyre. The most recent test on 22 September 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, and three of the previous four tests were similarly defect-free, suggesting the car has held its roadworthiness status consistently despite the heavy workload. However, the September 2024 test did flag three advisories, and these relate to areas that, given the mileage, warrant close attention during a physical inspection. With mileage running at over 14,000 miles per year, consumable wear on the braking system, suspension components, tyres, and drivetrain mounts will accumulate at a faster pace than on a lower-mileage equivalent. The 2024 advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin indicates the friction material was approaching replacement threshold at that point, so a prospective buyer should establish whether the pads have since been renewed and whether the rear discs were inspected or refinished at the same time, as worn pads paired with scored discs are a common combination at this mileage. Equally, both rear tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit with smooth inner edges, suggesting a possible tracking or geometry issue causing uneven inner shoulder wear, which would recur on replacement tyres if not corrected. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the rear brake assembly, checking the pad thickness visually through the caliper window and feeling for a binding or dragging caliper by warming the brakes during a test drive and confirming both rear discs rotate freely with the handbrake released. Listen for any clonks or thuds from the rear suspension over speed humps, as high-mileage Prius examples can suffer from worn rear trailing arm bushes and coil spring fatigue, which manifest as a loose or unsettled feel over uneven surfaces. The inner edges of any rear tyres fitted should be examined for premature feathering or shoulder wear, and a four-wheel alignment check is advisable if the wear pattern remains even and pronounced. The front suspension, steering rack gaiters, and anti-roll bar linkages should also be inspected for any perishing or grease loss, given the cumulative impact of the recorded mileage. During the road test, observe pedal travel and response under moderate braking, as a soft or inconsistent pedal may suggest rear drum or caliper issues rather than simply old fluid. Steering should remain centred with no appreciable pull to either side, and any knocking or vibration through the wheel on rough tarmac could indicate worn front drop links or top mounts. The hybrid system warning lights and dashboard readiness indicators should illuminate and extinguish in the correct sequence on ignition, and a brief scan for any stored hybrid system trouble codes via an OBD-II reader capable of reading manufacturer-specific modules is worthwhile given the mileage. Finally, confirm that the tyres currently fitted are matching in size and brand on each axle, are within legal tread depth across the full width including the inner shoulder, and that the spare or repair kit is present and serviceable, as the 2021 failure and 2024 advisories both centred on rear tyre condition.