2020 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · PY70 AVJ

A pattern of consistent roadworthiness is evident through the recent history of this vehicle, which has maintained a clean record for the last three consecutive tests. While the 2023 inspection noted minor issues with windscreen wiper blade smearing and an advisory regarding nearside rear tyre wear, the subsequent tests in 2024, 2025, and the most recent pass on 27 May 2026 show no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the minor wear items identified in 2023 have been addressed, resulting in a stable and defect-free testing trend over the last three years. The vehicle's mileage profile reflects a high-use pattern for a six-year-old car, with 103,728 miles recorded as of the latest test. Averaging approximately 17,288 miles per year, this usage is significantly higher than the UK average for this age bracket. Mechanically, this level of annual accumulation suggests that components subject to friction and fatigue, such as suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts, will have undergone more extensive cycles of use compared to a lower-mileage equivalent. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the consumables and wear items that have historically appeared in the records. Although the 2023 advisory for nearside rear tyre wear near the inner edge has not reappeared in more recent tests, it is prudent to inspect the current tread depth and evenness of wear across all four tyres. Uneven wear on the inner edges can sometimes indicate geometry issues, so a test drive should include monitoring for any steering pull or instability when travelling at motorway speeds. Given the high annual mileage, a thorough check of the braking system and suspension is recommended. While no specific faults like binding calipers or leaking shock absorbers have been flagged in the DVSA history, the cumulative mileage warrants a close look for any signs of oil misting around the engine or gearbox, and listening for knocks or clunks from the suspension linkages when driving over uneven surfaces. Ensuring the wiper blades provide clear visibility without streaking is also a simple but necessary check to confirm the resolution of the minor defects noted in the 2023 record.