2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · FP22 GPO

A 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid with two MOT tests on record, both dated June 2025 and June 2026, has passed with no advisories or defects logged by the DVSA examiner. There are no recorded failures, no component wear flagged, and no structural or corrosion concerns raised across the available history. From a purely roadworthiness perspective, the official record is unblemished and offers no direct evidence of mechanical deterioration in the areas covered by the MOT inspection regime. The only caveat is the limited sample size of two tests, but the trend as it stands is stable rather than worsening. With 16,127 miles accumulated over approximately four years, annual mileage works out to roughly 4,032 miles per year, which is well below the typical private-use average. There are no gaps in testing history suggesting the car was off the road, but the low accumulation does imply either a primarily urban commuter role, a second household vehicle, or extended periods of standing between journeys. For a hybrid powertrain of this type, low mileage tends to mean reduced wear on the conventional braking system thanks to regenerative deceleration, but it can also mean the combustion element of the drivetrain has had limited opportunities to clear condensation from the engine oil and exhaust system. Stand time can also bring its own issues with brake discs developing light surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and 12V auxiliary battery degradation. Because the MOT record has not flagged any specific components, a prospective buyer should concentrate the test drive on general hybrid system behaviour and the areas that low-mileage cars commonly show early wear in. On the move, listen for any unusual knocking or clonking from the front and rear suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed humps and pothole strikes, as the compliant suspension on these vehicles can mask worn bushes until they are loaded up. Check for steering pull to either side under light braking, which can indicate uneven brake pad or disc wear, and feel for any vibration through the brake pedal as the hybrid system transitions between regenerative and friction braking around town. Tyres should be inspected for even shoulder wear, which would point to misalignment, and for any cracking or flat-spotting on the sidewalls given the low annual mileage. At idle, the Yaris Cross should start on the combustion engine and then transition to electric running fairly quickly once warm. Any excessive engine vibration, irregular idle, or warning lights on the dashboard relating to the hybrid system, emissions, or braking would warrant further investigation through a Toyota dealer diagnostic read. The 12V auxiliary battery in the boot or under-bonnet area should be checked for its date stamp and tested for holding charge, as these vehicles can develop electronic glitches if the auxiliary battery is weak. Finally, inspect the underbody and wheel arches for any early signs of surface corrosion, even though none has yet been recorded at test time, paying particular attention to the rear axle and exhaust mounting points, and ensure the hybrid warning light cycle on the dashboard completes cleanly when the ignition is switched on.