2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · RK10 OVZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend in mechanical neglect and electrical failures. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 303,866 miles, the failure just one day prior reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The presence of play in the steering rack inner joint and a defective exhaust mounting suggests that the owner is only addressing the minimum requirements necessary to pass the MOT rather than performing preventative upkeep. At 303,866 miles, this 16-year-old Prius has covered a significant distance, averaging nearly 19,000 miles per year. The data between the August 2024 test at 277,936 miles and the August 2025 test shows the vehicle was driven over 25,000 miles in just twelve months. This high-frequency usage places extreme stress on the hybrid drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. The clean record from August 2023 at 269,067 miles now stands as an outlier, as the subsequent surge in defects began as the mileage accumulation accelerated. A buyer must physically inspect the steering system specifically, as the recorded nearside play in the steering rack inner joint indicates wear that can affect handling and safety. The rear brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored, which is common on high-mileage vehicles but suggests corrosion from long periods of use or neglect. Additionally, the repeated failures regarding position lamps, registration plate lights, and the central stop lamp point to a deteriorating electrical system or a general lack of basic bulb inspections. The failed driver seat adjustment mechanism also is a sign of interior trim wear consistent with high-mileage history.