2019 Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric · GU69 VSD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and maintenance. While the car passed its test in May 2026 at 114,513 miles, this followed a significant failure just three weeks prior. The transition from a clean pass in 2025 to multiple failures in 2026 suggests that components previously ignored or nearing failure have now reached the end of their functional life. The mileage profile is consistently high for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging over 16,000 miles per year. The data shows a rapid accumulation of mileage between March 2025 (102,864 miles) and April 2026 (114,179 miles), where the car covered over 11,000 miles in just thirteen months. This high rate of travel typically suggests heavy motorway use, which can be gentler on the engine's hybrid system but places considerable stress on the suspension geometry and steering components, as evidenced by the most recent test results. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front end, as both the nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in April 2026. These recurring faults persisted into the May test, indicating the owner may have only performed minor adjustments rather than full component replacement. The previous failure for malfunctioning power steering at 114,179 miles also requires close scrutiny to ensure the steering rack or pump has been properly rectified and is not suffering from intermittent failure. Furthermore, the presence of exposed cords on the nearside front tyre during the 2026 failure highlights a lapse in basic preventative maintenance. The buyer should check the depth and condition of all remaining tyres for uneven wear, which would stem from the worn suspension bushes. Given the high mileage and the recent steering issues, a professional diagnostic of the hybrid system and steering integrity is essential before finalizing the purchase.