2009 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · SY59 CZW

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent test on 1 July 2025 at 115,780 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This represents a significant improvement over the July 2023 failure where the tester flagged steering rack play, lamp failures, and anti-roll bar wear. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle of seventeen years, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between June 2022 and July 2023, the car covered 2,193 miles, while the interval between July 2024 and July 2025 saw 1,726 miles. This steady, moderate usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy stress, though the low annual mileage in the final year may make age-related degradation of rubber components and fluids more relevant than mileage-based wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and steering components that have shown recurring signs of fatigue. The 2022 and 2023 records highlighted wear in the anti-roll bar linkage bushes and play within the steering rack inner joints. While the 2025 pass suggests these were rectified, they are prone to failure on older Prius models and should be checked for any remaining clunking noises during a test drive. Structural integrity also warrants a close visual inspection of the underbody, as the June 2022 test specifically noted underbody corrosion components. Although no subsequent tests have reported structural failures, the age of the vehicle necessitates a look at the chassis and mounting points to ensure rust has not progressed. Additionally, the front brake discs, which were noted as worn in 2022, should be inspected for thickness and surface condition to ensure they were replaced during the intervening service intervals.