2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric · GP71 CBU

With only a single MOT test on file and no advisories or failures recorded, the documented DVSA history for this 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross offers a limited but unblemished roadworthiness record. The most recent test on 15 January 2026 returned a pass with no defects or advisory items noted, meaning no components were flagged for attention at that point. As this is the first recorded test under the current MOT cycle and there are no prior tests to establish a trend, the mechanical story so far is one of a clean bill of health with nothing outstanding identified by the examiner. Prospective buyers should, however, view the absence of prior data as a limitation rather than confirmation of long-term condition, as the pattern of roadworthiness over several years is not yet established. The recorded mileage of 14,416 miles against a four-year vehicle age works out at approximately 3,600 miles per year, which is notably low for a car of this type. Such a low annual accumulation typically reflects occasional or short-journey use rather than regular motorway driving, and can have particular implications for a hybrid powertrain. Hybrid systems, including the high-voltage battery and conventional 12V battery, benefit from regular use to maintain state of charge and to circulate lubricants and coolant through their associated systems. There are no recorded test gaps to suggest the vehicle has been laid up for an extended continuous period, but the modest mileage means that consumables such as brake discs and pads may show surface corrosion from infrequent use rather than the wear patterns associated with higher-mileage examples. Given the absence of any recorded advisories, there are no specific components flagged by the DVSA to target during inspection. Nonetheless, a test drive should include careful attention to the hybrid system behaviour, including smooth transitions between electric and petrol propulsion, consistent regenerative braking feel, and any warning messages on the instrument cluster relating to the hybrid battery or emissions system. Listen for any unusual knocking or rattling from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Yaris Cross uses a torsion beam arrangement that can transmit road noise if bushes have deteriorated, and check for steering pull or vibration under braking which can indicate warped discs following periods of light use. A physical inspection should also cover areas that an MOT would not necessarily have flagged, such as the underside for any corrosion forming on subframe or suspension components, the condition of the tyres for uneven wear or sidewall cracking from prolonged standing, and the operation of all electronic systems specific to the Excel trim, including the parking sensors, reversing camera, and any safety assistance features. The brake fluid should be checked for age, as low-mileage cars can still suffer moisture ingress in the hydraulic system through normal use, and a visual check of the coolant and inverter coolant reservoirs is worthwhile on any hybrid of this age. Finally, verifying that the hybrid system has been regularly exercised through a documented service record would provide additional reassurance given the modest annual mileage recorded.