2018 Toyota C-HR 1.2L Petrol · AF18 NGG

A clean run of six consecutive MOT passes from 2021 through to 3 March 2026 defines the mechanical record of this 2018 Toyota C-HR, with no failures, refusals, or major defects appearing at any point in its testing history. The single recorded advisory in 2022, which flagged front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both edges, and a further advisory in March 2025 noting slight perishing plus uneven inner-edge wear on both rear tyres, are the only blemishes on an otherwise straightforward pass history. That pattern indicates the vehicle has consistently met the minimum statutory standards, though the two tyre advisories do warrant attention given they sit at opposite ends of the four-year window, suggesting recurring outer-component wear that may be linked to geometry, inflation habits, or simply replacement intervals on a car of this age. The recorded mileage of 70,626 miles on an eight-year-old vehicle equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 8,800 miles, which sits squarely within typical parameters for a car of this class and age. The progression between tests is steady rather than erratic, with no multi-year gaps that would point to long periods of standing unused and no sudden surges that might suggest heavy commercial or motorway use. Consistent annual mileage of this nature tends to mean regular warm-up cycles and reasonably frequent brake and clutch operation, which is generally kinder to drivetrain seals, exhaust mounting rubbers, and brake calipers than very low or very high usage patterns. It does, however, mean that consumable wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes have seen steady working life rather than minimal use, so the usual mid-life refresh points for these components should now be approaching. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas to inspect are those directly flagged by the MOT history. The 2022 front-tyre advisory and the 2025 rear-tyre advisory, both referencing uneven wear on the inner or outer edges, point to a possible tracking or camber issue that should be investigated. On a test drive, pay particular attention to any steering pull to one side under steady cruising, a crooked steering wheel on the straight-ahead, or a tendency for the front end to tramline along road imperfections, any of which would suggest the geometry has drifted. Inspect all four tyres for matching tread depths across the axle and look for feathering or stepped wear on the inner or outer shoulders, as uneven inner-edge wear on the rears specifically can indicate rear camber issues or worn rear suspension bushes, which are not uncommon on C-HRs as they approach mid-life. Also check that the sidewalls show no significant cracking or perishing, particularly on the rears where the 2025 advisory noted deterioration. Beyond the tyres, the absence of any brake, suspension, exhaust, corrosion, or structural advisories across six tests is a positive indicator, but a physical inspection should still cover the usual wear points. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar drop links, control arm bushes, or top mounts, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel that might indicate warped brake discs, particularly under heavy braking from higher speeds. Check that the clutch operates smoothly without slipping or judder, that the automatic gearbox (where fitted) changes cleanly without hesitation or flare between ratios, and that no warning lights remain illuminated on the dashboard after the ignition cycle. A thorough under-bonnet inspection for oil misting around the cam cover or valve cover gasket is also worthwhile given the mileage, and a check underneath the vehicle for any surface corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, or exhaust mounting points will help confirm that the clean MOT record reflects the underlying condition rather than simply a car that has not yet reached the corrosion threshold.