2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · YC60 AEX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in braking component health and rubber longevity. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 66,192 miles passed, the tester flagged fluctuating front service brakes and perishing rubber on both front tyres. This follows a pattern established in October 2024 at 60,145 miles where thin front brake pads and worn discs were already noted, indicating that the braking system is now showing signs of accelerated wear. At 16 years old, the 66,192 recorded miles are significantly low, averaging approximately 4,137 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the history, with many intervals showing less than 4,000 miles between annual tests. However, the low mileage correlates with age-related degradation of non-mechanical parts. The 2025 advisory regarding cracking and perishing tyres, combined with the 2017 failure for exposed cords, suggests the car sits infrequently, leading to rubber rot due to time and oxidation rather than road-stressrelated wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front brake rotors and calipers to address the recurring brake fluctuations. The transition from thin pads in 2024 to fluctuating discs in 2025 suggests potential sticking calipers or uneven pad material that requires attention. Given the age of the vehicle and low mileage, the inspection should also prioritize suspension bushings, coolant hoses, and tyre lines for cracking, as these components are prone to failure through age regardless of the low distance driven.