2013 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · KE13 VGF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent MOT in November 2025 at 267,346 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a major failure in early 2024. While the March 2024 test revealed a litany of neglected items, the subsequent consecutive passes over the last eighteen months indicate that the previous owner addressed the critical faults and maintained the vehicle in a stable state of operation for that period. The mileage is exceptionally high for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging over 20,000 miles per year. This puts considerable strain on the hybrid drivetrain and chassis components. The data shows a period of intense use between March 2024 and December 2024, where the car covered 26,179 miles in just nine months. This high rate of accumulation explains the rapid wear on consumables and suggests the vehicle was likely used for long-distance commuting or fleet work rather than short trips. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The March 2024 failure flagged a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber and play in the anti-roll bar linkage. While these were rectified to pass, the high mileage increases the likelihood of further bushing failure or control arm wear. Given the previous report of thin brake pads and multiple tyres worn to the legal limit, the current depth of the tread and the evenness of the discs should be verified to ensure no immediate maintenance is required.