The TOYOTA PRIUS (2004-09) is a five-door family hatchback and one of the early hybrids to become familiar on UK roads. It combines a petrol engine with electric assistance, aiming to use less fuel, particularly in stop-start town traffic. Its practical shape gives passengers and luggage useful space without the bulk of an SUV. mycarcheck.com has recorded 14,316 checks across 6,450 different VINs, a substantial sample of interest in this older Prius. Across those checks, average private-sale value is £2,300 and average recorded mileage is 166,000 miles; cars average just over four previous keepers. These figures offer useful context, not a guarantee for an individual car. Suited to commuters and small families, it offers driving and economical town use, though buyers should check condition and service history carefully. Against petrol hatchbacks, its hybrid system brings low-speed running and fuel-saving appeal, making the Toyota Prius (2004-09) a distinctive used-car choice.