2020 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric · GV69 VVO

The 2020 Toyota C-HR presents with a fully clean DVSA MOT history across all four recorded tests, the most recent of which was a pass on 26 November 2025 with no defects or advisories noted. Earlier tests in November 2024, November 2023, and January 2023 were similarly returned with no advisories or failures, indicating a stable and well-maintained vehicle with no recorded issues concerning braking efficiency, suspension integrity, tyre condition, lighting, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. The absence of any advisory items across four consecutive annual tests is a particularly positive indicator, as advisories typically flag developing wear that a conscientious owner would address prior to the following examination. The consistent pass pattern suggests that routine servicing and any remedial work have been carried out diligently, giving confidence in the overall mechanical condition of the vehicle as presented at test. With a recorded mileage of 49,262 miles on a six-year-old vehicle, the C-HR has averaged approximately 8,210 miles per year, which sits squarely within the typical range for a car of this age and class. There are no significant anomalies in the mileage progression that would suggest clocking irregularities, extended periods of standing, or exceptionally heavy use that could accelerate wear on drivetrain components. This moderate annual mileage implies balanced usage, generally consistent with a mix of urban and longer-distance driving, and means that major service items such as cambelt replacement, brake fluid renewal, and automatic transmission fluid changes (where applicable) should be evaluated against time as well as distance covered. Although the MOT record is entirely clean, a prospective buyer should not assume the vehicle is free from age-related deterioration, particularly given that six years of service life can introduce wear that does not necessarily manifest as an MOT failure or advisory. Tyres should be physically inspected for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age and UV exposure regardless of tread depth, and a vehicle manufactured in 2020 may still be running its original fitment. The 12V battery is a known failure point on vehicles of this age, particularly those used for shorter journeys, and its state of health should be tested with a proper diagnostic or conductance tool, not merely assumed functional because the car starts readily on a warm day. Brake discs, even on a relatively low-mileage example, can develop corrosion on the inner and outer friction surfaces and calipers can begin to bind if the vehicle has spent extended periods standing, so a test drive should include several firm applications of the brakes from moderate speed to confirm straight-line stopping without pull and without excessive shudder through the pedal. Underneath the vehicle, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should include a check for any oil leaks from the engine and transmission, condition of the coolant and its hoses, and the integrity of the undertray and exhaust mounting rubbers. Suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs should be examined for perishing, cracking, or sagging, as these components deteriorate with age and may not have generated any MOT advisory if the wear was not yet at a reportable threshold. Given that the vehicle is now six years old, irrespective of the mileage, attention should be paid to time-based servicing: brake fluid should ideally have been renewed within the last three to four years, engine coolant assessed for depletion of corrosion inhibitors, and the cabin and pollen filters replaced. A verified service history with stamps or digital records confirming these periodic renewals would substantially reinforce buyer confidence, and a compression or live data diagnostic read-out would confirm engine health consistent with the modest mileage recorded.