2017 Toyota C-HR 1.2L Petrol · WM17 ABU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing suspension wear. In the most recent test in December 2025 at 51,889 miles, the car passed despite flagging severely deteriorated dust covers on both the nearside and offside front anti-roll bar ball joints. This marks a departure from the clean records seen in previous years, suggesting that rubber components are beginning to reach the end of their service due to the vehicle's age. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per annum. There is a spike in usage between December 2021 and December 2022, where the odometer climbed from 25,201 to 54,006 miles in a single year. However, usage has since returned to much lower levels, with only 7,984 miles recorded between 2022 and 2023. This low annual mileage generally protects the drivetrain and engine, though it can sometimes accelerate the degradation of rubber-based bushings and seals. A buyer should inspect the front suspension personally to ensure the anti-roll bar joints have been replaced following the 2025 advisories. The deteriorated dust covers allow moisture and grit into the joints, which leads to premature failure and audible knocking noises. While the history shows no evidence of structural corrosion or brake issues, the buyer should check for flat spots on tyres or corrosion on the brake discs given the low-mileage usage pattern. The previous failures regarding wiper blades and washers in 2021 were minor consumable issues and do not indicate a deeper mechanical neglect.