2020 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · SA20 HPN

The 2020 Toyota C-HR holds a valid MOT certificate dated 19 May 2026, passed at 23,522 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of tyre deterioration that the keeper has addressed reactively rather than preventatively. The most recent test began as a failure on the same date, flagged for a smeared offside front wiper blade and cracking or perishing on three of the four tyres, plus a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. A retest passed later that day, implying the wiper and tyres were replaced or repaired immediately. No structural, braking, suspension, or emissions defects have ever appeared across the full record, which is a positive indicator of underlying mechanical integrity. The mileage progression tells a story of very light use. The car covered just 3,920 miles per year on average, accumulating 12,597 miles by June 2023, 16,446 by May 2024, 20,710 by June 2025, and 23,522 by May 2026. That is a steady but modest annual accumulation of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles, consistent with short urban commutes or occasional use rather than sustained motorway driving. The gap between June 2023 and May 2024 saw 3,849 miles added, and the following twelve months added 4,264 miles, so there is no evidence of long-term standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. Low annual distance can preserve mechanical components but often accelerates rubber deterioration, which aligns with the repeated tyre advisories. The recurring theme across four of the five MOT tests is tyre condition. Cracking and perishing appeared on the nearside front in 2024, then on the nearside rear and offside rear in 2026, alongside a worn nearside front edge in both 2025 and 2026. This pattern suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, allowing sidewalls to dry out, or that replacement tyres have been budget-grade and short-lived. A buyer should inspect all four tyres in person, checking the date stamps to confirm they are from the same batch and not a patchwork of old stock. Uneven edge wear on the nearside front also warrants a close look at front suspension geometry, tracking, and condition of the front lower arm bushes and strut top mounts, even though no suspension defect has been formally flagged. Beyond tyres, the record is remarkably clean. No brake, exhaust, steering, or structural corrosion issues have ever been identified, which is encouraging for a six-year-old vehicle. The single wiper defect in May 2026 was resolved within the same day, suggesting basic consumable upkeep was eventually attended to, albeit after a failure. A prospective buyer should still test the washer system, inspect the windscreen for pitting, and verify that the spare tyre or inflation kit is present and serviceable, given the frequency of tyre-related entries. Overall, the mechanical picture is sound, but the tyre history points to a keeper who deferred routine rubber replacement until the MOT forced the issue.