2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · MK59 AOP

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 13 May 2026 at 137,010 miles with no recorded defects. The pattern of test outcomes moves from a series of failures in 2012‑13 to clean passes in 2026, indicating an improving maintenance trend rather than a deteriorating one. Mileage of 137,010 miles over 17 years averages roughly 8,000 miles per annum, which sits comfortably within normal usage for a 2009 Prius. Between the 21 Nov 2012 test (101,214 miles) and the 1 Oct 2013 test (127,599 miles) the car accrued about 26,400 miles in a single year – a relatively high annual run‑off. After 2013 the record jumps to the 2026 test, showing only an additional 9,400 miles over thirteen years, suggesting either a period of reduced use or a gap in recorded MOTs. The sparse data after 2013 limits a full picture of ongoing wear but does not raise immediate concerns about excessive mileage. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the rear tyre condition, as both rear tyres were flagged close to the legal tread limit in 2013 and a nail was recorded in the off‑side rear tyre at that time. Inspect the rear brake assembly for any binding, a fault noted in 2013, and verify that front brake pads and discs are not excessively thin, a recurring comment from 2012‑13. The seat‑belt locking mechanism on the off‑side rear seat failed in 2013; a functional test of all seat‑belt releases is advisable. Verify that the near‑side front headlamp operates correctly, as it was non‑functional in 2013, and check wiper performance, given the smear and split issues recorded. Finally, examine the under‑tray and engine‑cover areas for concealed corrosion or damage, since these components were noted as obscuring access in earlier tests.