Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition 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 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition 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 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition 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 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition HEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 285 vehicles, the 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, 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 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition 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 Lime Edition HEV CVT (2019)

285 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 285 real MOT records for the 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition 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 2019 C-HR Lime Edition HEV is a strong performer on the MOT: a 93.3% first-time pass rate significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%, and only 6.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, suggesting good structural and safety integrity. The hybrid powertrain shows no weakness, with the 280 hybrid-electric examples in this cohort maintaining a 93.2% pass rate.

At a median mileage of 28,582 miles for a five-year-old car, these vehicles are running lean, which explains the low average of 0.34 failures per test. The 3.1 advisories per vehicle are typical wear-and-tear items rather than serious problems—this model simply doesn't develop the faults that plague less robust competitors. If you're considering one, check service history carefully, as the low failure rate suggests these owners have stayed on top of maintenance.

We have limited data for the 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition HEV CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 4.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 21k–37k

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These stats describe 285 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 285 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.7% 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) (98%)	280	93.5%	0.35

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition 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.

28,582

typical

20,829

low mileage

37,186

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition HEV CVT vehicles fall between 20,829 and 37,186 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,829 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.

✓ 20,829–37,186 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 50,201 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition HEV CVT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Toyota C Hr Lime Edition HEV CVTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 274 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

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

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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