2021 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · YN64 DVO

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 18 August 2025 at 145,472 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend over the last five years. This suggests the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical issues before they triggered failures, which is uncommon for high-mileage hybrid vehicles. The mileage data reveals a significant shift in usage patterns during the later years. Between August 2021 and August 2022, the car covered only 6,861 miles, suggesting low-intensity use. However, usage accelerated rapidly thereafter, with the vehicle covering 33,249 miles between August 2022 and September 2023, and another 28,181 miles in the year leading up to the 2024 test. This average of over 12,000 miles per annum in recent years places consistent stress on the drivetrain system, suspension bushings, and braking components. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to high-mileage wear that may not yet reached a MOT failure threshold. A buyer should examine the condition of the rear coil springs and check for cracking in control arm bushes, as the increased annual mileage often accelerates rubber degradation. The state of the hybrid battery cooling fans and the condition of brake calipers are also critical, as the MOT does not test the internal mechanical health of these specific systems. Checking for structural corrosion on the underbody remains necessary to ensure the high-mileage use has not compromised the integrity of the chassis.