2018 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · GV67 EWT

The recorded DVSA MOT history for this 2018 Toyota C-HR shows a clean pass record across six consecutive tests from 2021 through 2026, with no failures or refusals recorded against the vehicle. The most recent test on 15 January 2026 returned a pass with no advisories, reinforcing an outwardly tidy roadworthiness profile for a vehicle now eight years old. The only items flagged across the entire six-test sequence are three advisories spread over three consecutive years (2024, 2025, and the absence of any in 2026), pointing to minor, intermittent tyre-related concerns rather than any systemic mechanical deterioration. There is no recorded history of suspension, braking, exhaust, structural corrosion, lighting, or steering defects, all of which would normally surface on a vehicle of this age if chronic wear were present. Taken at face value, the test outcome trend is stable and improving, with the 2026 pass carrying no advisory burden whatsoever. With 35,828 miles accumulated over eight years, this C-HR has covered approximately 4,478 miles annually, which is notably below the typical mileage expectation for a vehicle of its age. The MOT record itself shows annual testing continuity from 2021 onward with no gaps, indicating the car has remained on the road and in use throughout that period, even if at modest annual mileages. Lower accumulation of this nature generally means reduced wear on major drivetrain, clutch, and braking components, but it also raises the possibility of extended standing periods between uses, which can bring their own concerns around ageing rubber components, brake caliper seizure, and stagnant fluids. The presence of advisories specifically relating to tyre condition rather than mechanical wear is at least consistent with a vehicle that has not been subjected to sustained heavy road use. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any suspension or brake component advisories over six tests is a positive indicator, but it does not eliminate the need for a thorough physical inspection, particularly given the low usage profile. On a test drive, pay specific attention to brake pedal feel and pulling behaviour under light and moderate application, as low mileage can allow front caliper sliders to seize gradually, producing uneven pad wear or a dragging sensation on one side. Listen for any clonks, thuds, or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces and speed humps, as worn or perished anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and lower arm bushes are common on cars that have sat for extended periods between short journeys. Steering should be checked for vagueness around the straight-ahead position or any reluctance to self-centre after cornering, both of which can indicate top mount or rack wear. Tyre condition is the one area the MOT history explicitly flags, with advisories in 2024 for an irreparable nail in the offside front 225/50/18 tyre and in 2025 for nearside front wear close to the legal limit on the edge. A physical inspection should confirm current tread depths across all four tyres and verify that replacements are of matching size and compatible load and speed ratings, as mixing specifications on a C-HR can affect TPMS calibration. The 2024 advisory also noted a TPMS warning illuminated on the dashboard, which should be checked to confirm the system is now functional and that all four sensors are transmitting, as a persistent fault may indicate a depleted sensor battery rather than a simple reset. Beyond these specifics, a thorough under-bonnet and under-vehicle check is worthwhile given the low annual mileage, including a careful look for any signs of oil misting around the engine, perished coolant or brake hoses, and any surface corrosion beginning to form on underbody components where road use has been limited.