2018 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LO18 CZJ

The Prius presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance record. The most recent MOT on 14 May 2025 at 39,971 miles recorded no defects whatsoever, continuing an unbroken chain of five consecutive passes without a single advisory or failure. This pattern indicates a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order throughout its life. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. From 3,762 miles at the July 2021 test, the car added roughly 8,500 miles by July 2022, another 8,300 by June 2023, 9,000 by May 2024, and just over 10,000 by May 2025. That works out to approximately 5,000 miles per year on average, well below the typical annual figure. The consistent year-on-year gains suggest regular short-to-medium distance driving rather than prolonged standing, though the low total mileage means wear patterns differ from higher-mileage equivalents. With no recurring faults or corrosion concerns flagged in the MOT history, the record itself raises no structural or mechanical red flags. However, a buyer should still inspect components that deteriorate with time and low usage rather than distance. Check the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion from light braking loads, examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking given the low annual mileage, and verify the condition of the hybrid battery through a diagnostic scan. The 12-volt auxiliary battery may also be nearing the end of its service life after eight years. The MOT certificate from May 2025 is now over a year old, so a fresh test would be due, and arranging one before purchase would provide the most current snapshot of the vehicle's condition.