2020 Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · GF70 GUK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the most recent MOT on 2025‑10‑30 recorded a pass with no defects at 81,154 miles. The preceding test in October 2024 showed rear‑tyre wear approaching the legal limit, rear‑brake disc pitting, thin rear pads and a child‑seat restraint that obstructed full belt inspection. Those advisories have not reappeared, suggesting the issues were addressed, though the proximity of the tyre wear to the limit indicates a potential for rapid deterioration. Mileage accumulation has been steady and above the norm for a five‑year‑old Corolla. Between the November 2023 test (32,881 miles) and the October 2024 test (56,718 miles) the car gained 23,837 miles in roughly 11 months, and the same interval to the latest test added 24,436 miles. This equates to an average of about 24 k miles per year, roughly double the 13.5 k miles per year that would be expected for light‑use patterns. The data set is sparse, consisting of three entries spaced roughly a year apart, but the consistent upward trend confirms high utilisation. A buyer should closely examine the rear‑wheel assembly for tyre condition, looking for uneven wear or edge wear that may have reached the 2‑3 mm threshold. The rear brake discs and pads must be inspected for scoring, pitting and thinning, as the previous test flagged both. Verify that the child‑seat fitting does not impede full inspection of the adult belt, ensuring compliance with the 1.1.13 advisory. Given the high mileage, suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for excessive wear, and any signs of corrosion on the chassis or exhaust should be noted. These inspections will confirm whether the resolved advisories remain under control or indicate emerging wear patterns.