2022 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric · OY72 WVL

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a clean pass in June 2025, indicating a stable maintenance trend where the vehicle has consistently met the necessary safety and environmental standards. While the absence of recorded defects is a positive sign of the vehicle's current roadworthiness, it is essential to distinguish between a passing MOT certificate and a full mechanical service history, as the former is a periodic inspection rather than a comprehensive preventative maintenance check. With 49,695 miles recorded over approximately four years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 12,424 miles per annum. This represents relatively high usage for a vehicle of this age, suggesting it has likely been used for regular commuting or long-distance travel. Mechanically, this higher mileage implies that consumable parts such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will be subject to more significant wear than a lower-mileage counterpart. However, frequent use is often preferable to long periods of inactivity, as it helps prevent issues like fluid stagnation, battery discharge, or brake binding. As the MOT history is clean, your physical inspection should focus on wear-related items that may not yet have triggered a failure. Given the mileage, closely examine the tyres for uneven wear patterns, which could indicate worn suspension components or incorrect wheel alignment. During a test drive, listen for any rhythmic knocking or clunking from the underside, particularly when navigating bumps, as this can be a symptom of failing shock absorbers or worn bushings. You should also test the braking system for any vibration through the pedal or steering wheel, which could indicate warped brake discs, and check for any pulling to one side that might suggest a sticking caliper. Finally, verify the service history to ensure that oil and filter changes have been carried out at the correct intervals to support the higher-than-average mileage. Check the condition of the 12V battery and inspect the engine bay for any evidence of fluid weeping from gaskets or seals. It is also advisable to check the age and condition of the coolant and brake fluid, as these are subject to chemical degradation over time. Ensuring that the service book is well-documented will provide much greater confidence in the vehicle's long-term reliability than the MOT record alone.