2018 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · WU18 KNB

The 2018 Toyota C-HR presents a generally stable roadworthiness record with occasional isolated issues rather than a persistent systemic failure. The latest MOT on 2025-10-31 returned a clean passing result with no defects noted, confirming the vehicle is currently roadworthy. However, the history includes a dangerous failure on 2021-02-25 where both nearside front and offside front tyres were found to have tread depths below the mandatory 1.6mm requirement, followed by a single progressive failure on 2024-10-28 related to headlamp aiming being too high. Between these events the car achieved three consecutive passes in late 2023 through early 2024, suggesting the earlier issues were addressed but leaving residual attention to be given to both lighting calibration and tyre preservation. With 88,398 miles recorded after approximately eight years of ownership, the annual accumulation rate averages around 11,050 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this model and age. The MOT testing schedule shows reasonable intervals between assessments, though the period following the 2021-02-25 dangerous failure spans nearly nine months before the next pass in November 2022, and another nine-month gap exists between the two passes in October 2024. Given the mileage figure, the tyre advisories from 2021 and 2024 represent notable wear indicators that would typically correspond to moderate driving conditions rather than extreme use, and they suggest the vehicle has accumulated sufficient distance across its lifetime to warrant a full visual inspection of suspension bushings, brake components, and undercarriage integrity. The headlamp aim failure recorded on 2024-10-28 (prs 4.1.2 (a)) represents a progressive adjustment issue that should be verified during a test drive by having an independent MOT observer measure the beam direction at eye-level on both sides of the vehicle. If the light remains aimed too high, the driver will experience reduced forward visibility and potential glare for other road users, particularly at night or in adverse weather conditions. A correctable progressive adjustment ensures the headlights strike the correct horizontal plane and maintains consistent illumination across the road ahead, making this a straightforward maintenance item that should be confirmed before committing to purchase. The two tyre tread depth advisories from 2021-02-25 and 2024-10-28 (nearside front and offside front respectively) each indicated tread measurements falling short of the 1.6mm minimum specification, which historically correlates with compromised braking performance and increased risk of aquaplaning in wet conditions. When inspecting the tyres during a test drive, pay close attention to whether the tread wear is uniform across the contact patch or exhibits uneven patterns such as cupping or edge rounding that might suggest underlying sidewall damage or improper inflation. While the advisory level does not mandate immediate replacement, the presence of these warnings at two separate points in the vehicle's history suggests that regular monitoring of tyre tread depth is advisable, especially if the current mileage of 88,398 miles masks subtle degradation that may not yet be reflected in the recorded figures.