2016 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LP65 AEE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT on 23 December 2025 at 284,956 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of passing tests, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures following failures in July 2025 and December 2025. Since these failures resulted in no recorded defects on the pass certificate, they likely indicate minor items or administrative issues that were rectified immediately before the retest rather than deep-seated mechanical failures. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 28,500 miles per year. The data shows rapid mileage accumulation, with the car covering 20,382 miles between the January 2025 and July 2025 tests, and another 20,262 miles in the six months leading up to the December 2025 test. This consistent high-intensity usage places significant strain on the hybrid drivetrain, suspension geometry, and braking components, which typically reach their service limits much sooner than on standard average vehicles. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension components, specifically checking for perished bushes and worn coil springs which frequently fail on high-mileage hybrids. Given the mileage, the brake calipers should be tested for binding and the discs inspected for excessive thinning. The structural integrity must also be verified for corrosion along the underbody, as high-mileage use often involves exposure to road salts that accelerate degradation of the chassis over a decade.