2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LC71 LJC

The vehicle passed its most recent DVSA MOT test on 12 February 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, and the prior test on 11 February 2025 also returned a clean pass under the same criteria. With only two test entries available, both yielding entirely clean outcomes, the documented evidence supports a picture of stable roadworthiness compliance. While a clean sheet is reassuring and suggests the car has been maintained to a standard sufficient for annual inspection, the absence of advisories is not in itself proof of mechanical perfection, as MOT testing is a statutory minimum standard and many wear items will only be flagged once they cross specific failure thresholds. The lack of any recorded defects over two consecutive tests does, however, indicate no escalating pattern of deterioration and no previously noted items that have progressed into failure points. Recorded mileage stands at 19,811 miles across approximately four years of service, equating to an annual average of around 4,953 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Such restrained usage typically reflects predominantly short urban journeys, regular commuter duty, or extended periods of standing between uses, and while it limits wear on major drivetrain components, it introduces its own set of mechanical considerations. Low annual mileage often correlates with shorter trips that do not allow the engine, hybrid system, and exhaust catalysts to reach optimum operating temperature, potentially leading to oil dilution, moisture accumulation in the lubricant, and accelerated corrosion on underbody and exhaust components from infrequent use rather than excessive wear. Given the clean MOT record and the low-mileage context, a prospective buyer should focus inspection efforts on age and standing-related deterioration rather than high-wear mechanical fatigue. Tyres on a 2022 vehicle, even with modest mileage, can exhibit sidewall perishing and cracking from environmental exposure, so a close visual inspection of the sidewalls for ozone damage or brittleness is advisable, along with verification of manufacture dates on the sidewall markings. The 12V auxiliary battery, which is critical for hybrid system boot-up and ancillary electronics, is prone to sulphation and premature failure in low-use vehicles; a load test or voltage check should be requested. Brake discs and calipers can suffer from corrosion pitting or binding when the vehicle is left standing, particularly at the rear, so the car should be test-driven with emphasis on smooth brake release, absence of pulling to one side, and any scraping or grinding noises that suggest seized caliper slide pins or rust-jacked pads. The hybrid system battery itself, the inverter coolant, the engine oil, and the transmission fluid should all be verified as serviced in line with Toyota's time-based schedules rather than purely mileage-based intervals, as calendar degradation affects these fluids regardless of distance covered. On a road test, particular attention should be paid to the transition between electric and petrol propulsion, ensuring it is seamless and free from excessive vibration or warning lights, as well as listening for any suspension clonks over speed bumps that might indicate perished bushes or weakened coil springs from age rather than mileage. The underbody, including suspension arms, subframes, and exhaust hangers, should be examined for standing corrosion, particularly given the hybrid system's additional shielding and exhaust routing. Finally, confirmation of a full Toyota service history, with stamps or digital records demonstrating adherence to the manufacturer schedule including the scheduled hybrid system health check, brake fluid renewal, and coolant changes, will provide the strongest assurance that this low-mileage example has been correctly maintained rather than simply underused.