2022 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit 4WD 1.6L Petrol · CV72 VVB

A clean MOT sheet with no advisories or failures recorded, the November 2025 test confirming a pass with zero defects at 12,612 miles, points to a mechanically well-kept example of this high-performance homologation hatchback. With a four-year-old GR Yaris showing essentially a spotless roadworthiness record at its first compulsory test, the trend is unambiguously positive, and there is nothing in the DVSA history to suggest any developing concerns with the braking system, suspension, underbody integrity, or emissions. This kind of unblemished result is particularly reassuring on a car of this type, given the GR Yaris is engineered with a complex multi-link rear suspension, a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system, and performance-oriented Brembo or uprated brake hardware that benefits from regular use to keep seals, calipers, and bushes in good working order. Covering only around 3,153 miles per year against a four-year age, this GR Yaris falls firmly into the low-mileage bracket, which carries its own mechanical considerations. The annual accumulation is modest and consistent with a car used for occasional weekend driving, track days, or as a secondary vehicle rather than daily transport, and there are no mileage gaps or sharp inconsistencies between test entries to suggest the car has been clocked, off the road for extended periods, or subject to an irregular usage pattern. Low mileage on a turbocharged performance machine generally means less wear on the internals of the 1.6-litre three-pot engine, the clutch, and the gearbox, but it does place greater emphasis on the condition of items that suffer from prolonged standing such as brake disc corrosion, tyre perishing from age rather than tread wear, and the condition of the all-wheel-drive system's viscous coupling and multi-plate clutch pack, which benefit from being exercised regularly to keep the special fluids and friction materials in healthy condition. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the test outcomes themselves offer no specific component to chase, so the inspection focus should fall on items that low-mileage performance cars commonly hide. On the test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or thuds from the multi-link rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as the GR Yaris is known for wear in the rear suspension bushes and toe-control arms, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack under load, which could indicate worn tie-rod ends. The all-wheel-drive system should pull away cleanly from a standing start with no binding, shudder, or harsh engagement, particularly on full lock, and the gearbox should slot through all ratios with the crisp, mechanical precision expected of the unit, with no synchro wear on the lower gears during cold shifts. Pay particular attention during a road test to the brake pedal feel and pulling under heavy braking, as low annual mileage often allows surface corrosion to build up on the performance brake discs, which can initially cause judder or vibration until the pads scour the surface clean. Check all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking rather than relying on tread depth alone, and inspect the brake flexible hoses and underbody pipework for any signs of corrosion or weeping, particularly around the rear axle area. The exhaust system on this model, including the iconic triple exit arrangement, should be checked for blue smoke from a cold start, which can indicate turbo oil seal wear on cars that have spent long periods stationary, and an undertray removal for an inspection of the transfer case, driveshafts, and rear differential for any signs of oil misting or weeping would be a prudent step before committing to a purchase on what is otherwise a high-value, low-mileage modern performance car.