2011 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LA11 XCB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test conducted in June 2025 at 136,627 miles passed following a failure just two miles prior. While the car met the legal standard, the failure for de-minimum tyre tread on two wheels and worn front lower arm bushes suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing routine inspections between annual tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 14,778 miles between the June 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 38,198 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which is generally positive for the hybrid battery system to prevent degradation, though it accelerates the wear of rubber-based suspension components and wiper blades. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension wish arms, as the rear bushes were flagged in the 2025 test. Although the tester did not find excessive movement at that time, these components are prone to cracking on older Priuses and affect steering precision and handling. The 2023 advisory regarding perishing tyres on the nearside rear indicates the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which often leads to dry rot in rubber components. A physical inspection of all tyres for sidewall cracking and a check of the wiper motor and linkage are also essential before purchase.