2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LT60 GNO

Persistent wear to the rear braking system and recurring issues with exterior lighting and registration plate legibility define the mechanical history of this vehicle, which most recently passed its MOT on 23 April 2024. While the car has secured passes in its last two annual assessments, the record shows a pattern of intermittent failures between 2022 and 2023, specifically involving electrical components such as the engine management lamp, headlamp lenses, and indicator bulbs. These failures suggest that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, it has required consistent attention to basic lighting and safety-critical monitoring systems to remain compliant with DVSA standards. With an odometer reading of 124,063 miles accumulated over 16 years, the vehicle averages approximately 7,754 miles per annum, a figure consistent with typical domestic usage. This steady accumulation indicates that the car has not been subjected to prolonged periods of inactivity, which can often lead to the seizure of brake calipers or the degradation of rubber seals and electrical connectors. However, the consistent appearance of tyre wear advisories in the earlier years of the record suggests that the vehicle has been driven regularly across varied road surfaces, necessitating a close inspection of suspension geometry and wheel alignment to ensure that the current tyres are wearing evenly. Prospective buyers should focus their inspection on the rear braking system, as the discs have been flagged for wear, pitting, and scoring in multiple tests. During a test drive, listen for any grinding noises when applying the brakes at low speeds and check for a pulsating sensation through the pedal, which would indicate that the discs are warped or heavily corroded. Given the history of lighting failures, verify that all external indicators, headlamps, and the engine management system function correctly upon ignition, as electrical gremlins in these circuits have been a recurring feature of the vehicle's MOT history. Beyond the braking and electrical systems, the suspension and steering components warrant a thorough physical check. Although not explicitly failed for suspension play, the history of tyre edge wear implies that the bushes and track rod ends may have been subjected to significant stress over the vehicle's high mileage. When driving over uneven road surfaces, listen for any knocking or metallic clunking noises originating from the front or rear wheel arches, which would point to worn suspension linkages or anti-roll bar bushes. Ensure the steering remains centered and does not pull to either side, as this would confirm the need for a professional four-wheel alignment to prevent premature tyre replacement.