2011 Toyota Prius 1.8L Electric · YJ61 VBP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a sudden lapse in preventative maintenance. While the Prius passed its August 2025 MOT at 85,531 miles, it initially failed the test due to multiple electrical faults and significant brake wear. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a failure in 2025 involving thin pads on all four wheels suggests that the owner may have neglected routine consumable replacements until the formal test forced action. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage pattern between 2022 and 2024, where the car covered roughly 17,000 miles over two years. However, there was a jump of nearly 11,000 miles between September 2024 and August 2025, indicating a recent increase in usage. Low mileage on a vehicle of this age often leads to rubber component degradation and seized brake calipers, which are common in hybrids if the car sits for extended periods. A buyer must personally inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the 2025 record flagged thin pads across the entire vehicle. This necessitates a check of the discs for uneven wear or pitting which often occurs when pads are run down low. The electrical failures also require attention; the simultaneous failure of dipped beams and registration plate lamps suggests potential wiring issues or bulb corrosion that should have been rectified before the retest. Given the clean history prior to 2025, the buyer should also inspect the chassis for corrosion, as low-mileage cars can suffer from structural rust that is not always apparent in mechanical-only inspections.