2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LS59 ADZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent data, despite its high mileage. The final test on 20 March 2023 at 367,199 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle met minimum safety standards at that time. However, the car has not undergone an MOT in over three years, meaning the current roadworthiness status is lapsed and the mechanical condition cannot be verified today without a fresh inspection. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging over 21,000 miles per annum. A significant surge in usage is evident between January 2021 and February 2022, where the car covered 150,001 miles in just thirteen months. The subsequent interval between February 2022 and March 2023 shows a more moderate but still high rate of 18,641 miles. This pattern suggests consistent, long-distance use, which typically places significant stress on the hybrid drivetrain system, suspension bushings, and braking assembly components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as the extreme mileage often accelerates the wear of coil springs and shock absorbers. Given the two failures preceding the passes in 2022 and 2023 without specific recorded defects, it is possible the vehicle previously suffered from minor mechanical lapses or consumable failures that were rectified just before retesting. The structural integrity of the chassis and underside sills is critical, as high-mileage vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that the MOT test may not capture until it becomes structural.