2020 Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · AK70 KFD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent MOT history indicates a decline in basic preventative maintenance. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 51,217 miles, it initially failed the inspection due to multiple critical safety-related defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 and 2024 to a significant failure in 2025 suggests that the owner has neglected consumable items until forced to act by the legal testing process. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 35,843 miles and the 2024 test at 41,945 miles, the car covered roughly 6,100 miles. Another 9,272 miles were covered in the final year recorded. This steady usage profile suggests the vehicle is not used excessively, though the recent failure highlights that these miles are not being monitored effectively between annual inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres, as the 2025 failure revealed exposed cords on the offside front tyre and perishing rubber on the rears. The report of uneven wear on the front tyres also indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension components that require a professional diagnostic check. The buyer should also verify that the wiper blades and headlight adjustment are functional, as these were specific points of failure in the most recent test. While no structural corrosion or mechanical binding issues have been flagged in the record to date, the recurring nature of tyre faults suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to vehicle upkeep.