2022 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · CE22 FPL

This 2022 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT presents a thoroughly commendable roadworthiness profile, with both recorded DVSA examinations returning clean pass results and zero advisories or defects logged. The most recent test on 12 September 2025 confirmed the vehicle in sound mechanical condition, continuing the pattern established by its earlier pass on 27 February 2025. Across the entirety of its MOT history, there are no recorded instances of advisory wear items, structural corrosion concerns, lighting defects, or braking system issues, which is a notably clean administrative footprint for a four-year-old hybrid hatchback. This unblemished record suggests that the components typically flagged during routine roadworthiness inspections, including suspension components, brake assemblies, exhaust integrity, and tyre condition, have not yet reached intervention thresholds. For a prospective buyer, this consistency provides a strong baseline of mechanical confidence heading into any physical appraisal. With a recorded mileage of 28,591 miles over an approximate four-year span, this Yaris accumulates at a rate of roughly 7,150 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected usage bracket for a modern hybrid hatchback used for mixed commuting and occasional longer journeys. There are no notable gaps in the testing history or irregularities in the mileage progression that would suggest extended periods of standing, commercial use, or clocked mileage. Mechanically, this rate of accumulation is favourable for the hybrid powertrain, as the petrol engine and electric drive components benefit from regular thermal cycling rather than the moisture accumulation and oil degradation associated with low-mileage or infrequently driven vehicles. The brake system in particular should be in excellent condition, as hybrid regenerative braking typically reduces wear on friction materials, while the high-voltage battery and inverter are unlikely to have suffered any meaningful degradation at this mileage level. Given the absence of any component-specific advisories, the inspection focus should shift towards a careful physical assessment of the items that commonly present on Yaris hybrids of this generation, particularly the rear suspension torsion beam and trailing arm bushes, which can deteriorate on UK roads subjected to pothole damage. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the rear axle over uneven surfaces, and pay attention to any wandering or instability at motorway speeds that could indicate worn compliance components. The CVT transmission should operate smoothly without any juddering on light throttle application, and the transition between petrol and electric propulsion should be seamless; any hesitation, vibration, or unexpected engine running under light load could indicate issues with the hybrid system controls or battery state. It would also be prudent to verify the condition of the 12-volt auxiliary battery, as these can fail without warning on hybrid vehicles where the main traction battery is sealed, and to inspect the underside of the vehicle for any fluid weeping from the petrol engine or transaxle area. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, with the regenerative braking effect noticeable but not grabby, and the disc and pad condition should be physically inspected even though no wear was recorded at the last MOT. Finally, confirm that the tyre tread depths are at least above the legal 1.6mm minimum and ideally above 3mm across the full width, as the clean MOT record does not guarantee that the tyres have not worn significantly since the September 2025 examination. Overall, the administrative history positions this Yaris as a low-risk acquisition provided the physical appraisal reveals no concealed issues.