2026 Toyota C-HR Icon HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric · FN26 OYZ

At the time of this assessment, no DVSA MOT test history is available for the 2026 Toyota C-HR Icon HEV CVT. This is consistent with the vehicle being newly registered in the current model year, meaning it has not yet reached the three-year threshold at which the first compulsory MOT test becomes legally required in the United Kingdom. While the absence of MOT records is therefore entirely expected, it also means there is no official pass-fail or advisory data against which the long-term mechanical condition, structural integrity, or emissions performance of this particular unit can be benchmarked. For a prospective buyer, the overall maintenance trend cannot currently be evaluated through statutory testing, which places a greater emphasis on verifying the vehicle's condition through alternative means such as dealer service records, manufacturer warranty documentation, and a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified automotive engineer. Because the recorded mileage is unknown and no mileage history has been supplied, it is not possible to assess annual usage rates, identify any significant gaps in recording, or detect patterns of rapid mileage accumulation that could imply sustained high-load operation such as motorway commuting, ride-share utilisation, or commercial deployment. For a hybrid vehicle such as the C-HR HEV, the manner of usage is particularly relevant: predominantly urban operation with frequent cold starts and reliance on the hybrid system can place different demands on the high-voltage battery, regenerative braking components, and thermal management system compared with predominantly motorway use. The prospective buyer should obtain a full mileage audit from the selling dealer or previous keeper, cross-reference it with any in-car hybrid system service logs, and ensure the odometer reading is verified against the V5C registration document and any available Toyota service history. Given the absence of MOT history and the lack of mileage context, the prospective buyer should focus on age- and calendar-based checks appropriate to a vehicle that, while new in terms of MOT compliance, may still have spent extended periods standing on a forecourt or in storage. The twelve-volt auxiliary battery, which is critical for initial system wake-up and ancillary functions on hybrid vehicles, should be load-tested to confirm it holds sufficient state of charge, as units left unused for prolonged periods commonly suffer from sulphation and reduced capacity. Tyres should be closely inspected for sidewall perishing, crazing, or flat-spotting from stationary loading, even if the tread depth appears adequate, and the manufacturing date code on each sidewall should be reviewed to ensure they are not excessively aged stock. Brake discs, particularly at the rear, are susceptible to surface corrosion from standing, which can produce judder or vibration on the first application of the brakes; similarly, caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanisms can seize from disuse and should be checked for full travel and even pad contact. The hybrid system itself warrants specific attention during a test drive and pre-purchase inspection. The buyer should listen for any unusual whining or clicking from the transaxle area, observe whether the transition between electric and petrol propulsion is seamless, and verify that the high-voltage system displays expected state-of-charge behaviour under deceleration and braking. Fluid servicing should not be overlooked simply because the vehicle is new: the condition and authenticity of the engine oil, coolant, inverter coolant, and brake fluid should be verified, with the latter being hygroscopic and therefore subject to time-based degradation regardless of mileage. A diagnostic scan using Toyota-compatible equipment, or at minimum a generic OBD-II reader capable of reading hybrid system fault codes, is strongly recommended to confirm there are no stored diagnostic trouble codes, pending emissions issues, or incomplete readiness monitors that could indicate underlying faults. Finally, all driver-assistance systems, including the pre-collision, lane-departure, and adaptive cruise control functions, should be confirmed as fully operational, as any malfunction in these areas could reflect broader concerns with sensor calibration, wiring integrity, or software updates that have not been applied.