2020 Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · YS70 ABN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 15 December 2025 at 217,477 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of passes dating back to 2023, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards despite heavy use. The mileage is exceptionally high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging over 36,000 miles per year. The record shows rapid accumulation, increasing from 145,299 miles in November 2023 to 217,477 miles by December 2025. This represents over 72,000 miles covered in two years. Such high-intensity usage typically indicates long-distance motorway commuting, which often puts less strain on the engine and gearbox than stop-start urban driving but accelerates wear on chassis components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear consumables and long-term mechanical fatigue. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, the absence of advisories over 72,000 miles is unusual for a vehicle of this mileage. You should manually check the depth of the tyre treads, the condition of the brake discs, and the state of the suspension bushes. Check for any signs of oil leaks or CVT transmission hesitation, as the drivetrain has worked significantly harder than average for its age. Verify the service history to ensure oil changes and hybrid system checks align with the high mileage. The MOT only confirms the car is safe for the road, not that it has been serviced to manufacturer specifications. Pay close attention to the underside for any signs of corrosion or structural fatigue that a standard MOT might overlook if the vehicle has spent most of its life on salted winter roads.