2021 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · NG21 KFL

The 2021 Toyota C-HR currently holds no valid MOT certificate after failing its most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 46,643 miles. The failure is notable because no defects were recorded, which typically indicates the vehicle was either withdrawn before testing concluded or refused on a procedural ground such as a dangerous condition identified during the pre-check. Prior to this, the maintenance trend was stable and unblemished. The car passed cleanly on 1 April 2025 at 43,702 miles and again on 26 April 2024 at 33,311 miles, with zero advisories or failures across both earlier tests. The sudden failure in 2026 breaks that pattern and demands immediate clarification from the seller before any purchase proceeds. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the April 2024 and April 2025 tests, the car covered 10,391 miles, and between April 2025 and the April 2026 failure, it added a further 2,941 miles. That sharp drop in annual mileage during the final year could suggest lighter use, a change in ownership, or a period of limited driving. No gaps exist between test dates, and the recorded mileages align logically with the stated annual average of roughly 9,329 miles. There is no evidence of clocking or mileage anomalies in the DVSA record. Despite the clean pass history, the unexplained 2026 failure shifts the risk profile. A buyer should not assume the car is roadworthy without a fresh inspection. The most pressing task is obtaining the VT30 failure certificate from the seller to confirm the exact reason for refusal. If the failure relates to corrosion, structural integrity, or braking components, a full underbody inspection is essential before committing. Even with two prior clean passes, a vehicle that has failed without recorded defects may have developed a serious fault in the twelve months since its last successful test. Beyond the failure itself, the low mileage in the final year raises its own questions. Extended periods of short journeys or standing can cause brake disc corrosion, exhaust condensation issues, and battery drain that a standard MOT does not always capture. A test drive should focus on brake feel, suspension noise over rough surfaces, and any warning lights that may have triggered the refusal. The Toyota C-HR has no recurring mechanical pattern in this record, but the absence of defects in prior years makes the 2026 outcome harder to interpret without documentation. Treat the car as unroadworthy until the failure reason is confirmed and rectified.