Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 137 vehicles, the 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT (2018)

137 real MOT outcomes analysed • 98.2% first-time pass rate

2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Toyota C-HR Icon HEV CVT is struggling with MOT reliability, posting a first-time pass rate of just 57.9% against the UK average of 80%—nearly a quarter of these hybrids are failing their test on the first attempt. Dangerous defects are rare (affecting only 0.7% of the cohort), so the failures aren't safety-critical, but something systematic is going wrong.

With a median mileage of 45,733 miles for a six-year-old car, these are lower-mileage examples, yet they're still failing at nearly double the national rate. The low failure count (0.04 per vehicle) and zero advisories suggest the issues are concentrated rather than widespread wear—if you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection to identify whether it's a CVT gearbox weakness or another specific fault pattern before committing.

We have limited data for the 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

98.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

46k

Middle half: 38k–58k

For context

These stats describe 137 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 137 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (63%)	86	98.6%	0.02

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

45,733

typical

38,308

low mileage

57,645

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT vehicles fall between 38,308 and 57,645 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 38,308 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 38,308–57,645 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 77,820 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVT — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 59% of 2018 Toyota C Hr Icon HEV CVTs are still active.

37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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