2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · LE60 PDP

The 2010 Toyota Prius currently fails roadworthiness tests, and the MOT history indicates a deteriorating trend of maintenance issues rather than a stable or improving pattern. The most recent test on 2025-10-08 at 246,746 miles was PASSED, but the history reveals a clear progression of failures over the preceding years. The first failure on 2024-11-13 resulted in a severe fluid leak in offside rear shock absorbers, which is a critical structural component. Subsequent failures in 2024 and 2023, including brake pipe corrosion and brake fluid leaks, demonstrate that the previous owner did not perform routine maintenance, leading to accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension. This lack of upkeep creates a significant risk of future failures, particularly given the vehicle's age and the high mileage recorded. The mileage pattern strongly supports a trend of rapid accumulation and wear. The vehicle has logged approximately 15,422 miles per year, which is exceptionally high for a 16-year-old car, suggesting the owner may have driven the vehicle for extended periods or used it heavily. The 246,746-mile test was conducted on a date that is more than 1.5 years after the first recorded failure, indicating that the vehicle has been in service for over a year without any major repairs. This gap in maintenance between the 2023-12-08 test (244,232 miles) and the 2024-11-13 failure (244,540 miles) confirms that the vehicle has accumulated wear on critical components over a period of time, likely due to the lack of regular servicing. In summary, the buyer must inspect the vehicle immediately to address the recurring faults, specifically the fluid leaks in shock absorbers and brake pipe corrosion, which require immediate professional diagnosis and replacement. The vehicle is not roadworthy and poses a serious risk of failure, necessitating a thorough inspection of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components. Given the high mileage and the history of multiple failures, the vehicle should be evaluated for structural integrity and wear on critical parts to determine the appropriate course of action for the buyer.