2020 Toyota Corolla GR Sport HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · EO20 UNB

Front tyre wear is the defining theme of this Corolla's MOT record, appearing as an advisory at every single test from 2023 through to the most recent pass on 10 April 2026. The pattern is consistent and telling: in 2023 both front tyres were recorded at 2.44mm and 2.65mm, in 2024 the offside front was described as almost bald on the inner edge while the nearside front was almost bald on the outer edge with slight sidewall damage, and by 2026 both fronts were again flagged at 2.3mm and 2.1mm with edge wear noted. Edge-specific wear on both sides, alternating between inner and outer shoulders across consecutive years, points strongly towards wheel alignment or tracking issues rather than simple tread consumption, and the 2025 test adds supporting evidence with advisories for worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes. Despite this, the car has never failed a test, recording four consecutive passes, so the overall trend is one of recurring low-level advisories rather than escalating mechanical failure. Recorded mileage stands at 54,730 miles over roughly six years, averaging about 9,100 miles per year, which is typical for a UK car of this age. Tests have occurred at regular annual intervals each April with no gaps, and the mileage accumulation appears steady rather than sporadic, suggesting consistent use rather than long periods standing. This usage profile is mechanically unremarkable for a hybrid of this type, though the steady annual mileage does mean consumables such as tyres, suspension bushes and brake components have seen normal wear cycles, which is reflected in the advisory pattern. The hybrid drivetrain itself has generated no recorded defects across any test. The front suspension bushes flagged in 2025 deserve close attention on inspection. Worn suspension arm bushes that have not yet progressed to excessive movement can deteriorate quickly, and they are a plausible contributor to the persistent uneven tyre wear. On a test drive, listen for clunks or knocks from the front end over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or shimmy through the steering wheel at motorway speeds. Check whether the car tracks straight on a level road with a light grip on the wheel, as pulling to one side would corroborate a tracking or alignment problem. Inspect the current front tyres in person: confirm tread depth across the full width of each tyre, look for feathering or stepped wear on the edges, and verify whether the 2024 sidewall damage advisory relates to tyres that have since been replaced. The recurring windscreen and window damage minors, recorded in 2023, 2024 and 2025 but absent from the 2026 test, suggest glass damage was present for an extended period before being addressed, so check the current windscreen for chips or repairs in the swept area. A prospective buyer should budget for a four-wheel alignment check at minimum, and ideally obtain a quote for replacement front suspension arm bushes, since two years of edge-wear advisories on fresh tyres would otherwise repeat. None of the recorded items is severe in isolation, and the unbroken run of passes is a reasonable baseline, but the tyre and suspension pattern is chronic rather than incidental and should be priced into any offer.