2014 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LB64 XEE

The 2014 Toyota Prius presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 6 May 2026 at 64,502 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable turnaround from the preceding years, where the car failed twice in April 2024 on front brake pads worn below 1.5 mm and again in April 2025 on a supplementary restraint system warning lamp and a rear registration plate lamp fault. Both issues were rectified before the subsequent retests passed, suggesting the previous owner addressed defects promptly rather than allowing them to accumulate. The current MOT is valid through early May 2027, giving the buyer a full twelve months of certified roadworthiness. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. At roughly 5,375 miles per year over twelve years, this Prius sits well below the UK average of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually. The jump from 48,608 miles in April 2024 to 55,002 miles by April 2025 represents about 6,400 miles in a single year, a modest uptick that may reflect a change of owner or a shift in usage pattern. The subsequent rise to 64,502 miles by May 2026 adds another 9,500 miles over roughly thirteen months, indicating the car is now being driven more regularly. No suspicious gaps or plateaus appear in the record that would suggest the vehicle sat unused for extended periods or that the odometer has been tampered with. Despite the low mileage, the 2024 failure on front brake pads worn below 1.5 mm is worth noting. Brake pads on a lightly used hybrid can corrode or seize if the car is left standing for long stretches, as regenerative braking reduces conventional pad use. A buyer should inspect the rear brake calipers for binding, a common Prius issue, and check the condition of all brake discs for surface corrosion. The advisories on both front tyres in April 2024, worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, point to possible wheel alignment wear or neglected tyre rotation. Have the front suspension bushes, track rod ends, and coil springs examined for perishing, particularly if the car has spent time stationary on flat tyres. The SRS lamp fault in 2025 was resolved, but a diagnostic scan for stored airbag or seatbelt pretensioner codes would confirm no latent faults remain. Structurally, inspect the rear subframe, sills, and around the battery tray mounting points for corrosion, as these areas can deteriorate quietly on low-mileage vehicles that see short trips in winter conditions.