2020 Toyota C-HR 1.8L Hybrid electric · YS69 LLV

The 2020 Toyota C-HR presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 30 January 2026 at 59,336 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a test on 10 January 2025 at 37,790 miles where the tester flagged both the nearside and offside rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge. The fact that no tyre defects appeared in the most recent test suggests the previous owner replaced the rear tyres promptly after the 2025 advisory and has maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard since. Across the full four-test history spanning from January 2023 through January 2026, the car has never recorded a failure, only minor advisories limited to tyre wear, which indicates no recurring mechanical or structural faults. The mileage accumulation pattern is broadly consistent with typical use for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the January 2023 test at 13,937 miles and the January 2024 test at 19,525 miles, the car covered 5,588 miles in twelve months. The following year, from January 2024 at 19,525 miles to January 2025 at 37,790 miles, the mileage jumped sharply to 18,265 miles, suggesting a period of heavier use or a longer commute. From January 2025 at 37,790 miles to January 2026 at 59,336 miles, the car added 21,546 miles, confirming sustained high-mileage use over the most recent twelve-month period. This accelerating wear pattern means drivetrain, braking, and suspension components have been subjected to above-average loading in the past two years. Despite the clean recent result, the rapid mileage build-up warrants a focused in-person inspection. A buyer should examine the condition of the front and rear brake discs and pads, as high annual mileage generates significant thermal cycling and wear. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for deterioration, particularly given the edge-wear pattern noted on the rear tyres in 2025, which can indicate misalignment or worn rear suspension geometry. The tyres themselves deserve close scrutiny for uneven wear across all four wheels, and a four-wheel alignment check would be prudent. Underneath, inspect for any signs of corrosion on the subframe, sills, and exhaust system, as salt exposure during high-mileage winter use can accelerate deterioration even on a relatively modern vehicle. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but the usage intensity over the past two years means consumable components may be approaching replacement sooner than expected for the vehicle's age.