2022 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit 4WD 1.6L Petrol · GR22 BEN

With a single clean MOT pass on the database from June 2025 and no advisories or failures logged against this GR Yaris Circuit, the recorded roadworthiness picture is essentially a blank canvas. The car passed its first mandatory test with no defects noted, meaning there are no advisories to interpret, no recurring component concerns to extrapolate, and no historical pattern of deterioration to weigh against. For a performance-oriented homologation special carrying a hard-driven reputation, this absence of flagged items is the strongest possible outcome, though it should be read alongside the broader usage context given the very low recorded mileage. At four years of age with only 9,743 miles showing on the odometer, this GR Yaris is accruing roughly 2,400 miles annually, which is substantially below the average UK mileage and well under what most owners would typically cover in such a focused driver's car. Whether this reflects genuine light use, prolonged periods of storage, or predominantly fair-weather running cannot be confirmed from MOT records alone, but each scenario carries distinct mechanical considerations. Extended standing periods on a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive performance platform can promote moisture accumulation in the engine oil, brake disc corrosion through lack of regular braking action, and potential flat-spotting or sidewall degradation in tyres that have aged on the vehicle without being rotated or replaced. Conversely, light regular use tends to preserve components but leaves the harder-wearing mechanicals such as the clutch, intercooler plumbing, and AWD transfer elements in essentially factory-fresh condition, which is welcome news for a prospective buyer. Because no specific components have been flagged in the MOT history, the inspection priorities shift to items the test does not fully cover and to symptoms consistent with both low-mileage storage and the inherent stresses of a 268 horsepower, three-cylinder turbocharged AWD chassis. On the road, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and front anti-roll bar drop links, as these are known wear points on the GR platform and would not necessarily have been exercised enough at this mileage to surface in an MOT bay. Check for clutch judder or shudder on take-off, feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under hard cornering which could indicate propshaft or rear driveshaft issues, and listen for any abnormal whine from the transfer box or rear differential. Cold-start behaviour is particularly important to assess given the low usage; any excessive white or blue smoke, rough idle that does not settle, or coolant or oil warning lights upon first ignition would warrant further investigation. Given the clean MOT record and the low-mileage profile, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Toyota specialist or an independent familiar with the GR Yaris platform is strongly advisable, with particular attention to the condition of the fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid, and the AWD transfer and rear diff oils), the state and age of the tyres including their manufacturing date codes and any uneven wear, and the health of the 12-volt battery which can degrade through infrequent use. Inspect the underside closely for any surface corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and exhaust heat shielding, as Yorkshire and coastal-driven cars frequently exhibit early underbody oxidation even from new. Finally, verify that all recall work, software updates, and any GR Yaris-specific running gear inspections have been completed through an authorised Toyota centre, and request evidence of recent servicing to confirm the oil and filters have been refreshed at appropriate intervals despite the low annual mileage, which would round out the mechanical picture for this otherwise unblemished performance hatchback.