2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric · LM22 WGJ

This 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT on 20 April 2026 at 6,620 miles passed with zero defects, advisories, or recorded faults. The maintenance trend is stable and unambiguously positive, with two consecutive passes showing no deterioration in mechanical or structural condition across the vehicle's short testing history. The mileage profile is notably low for a four-year-old hybrid. Between the April 2025 test at 4,791 miles and the April 2026 test at 6,620 miles, the car covered just 1,829 miles in twelve months. Over its full life, the annualised average sits at roughly 1,655 miles. This suggests predominantly short urban trips or extended periods of non-use. Such light usage keeps wear on brake discs, tyres, and drivetrain components minimal, but it also raises questions about whether the hybrid battery is being exercised sufficiently to maintain cell health, and whether rubber components like tyres and bushes are perishing from age rather than mileage. With no recurring faults on record, there are no specific failure patterns to flag. The absence of advisories across both tests means no tester has identified developing corrosion, suspension bush degradation, exhaust deterioration, or brake issues. This is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been kept in a dry environment and has not suffered the kind of underbody corrosion or component fatigue that urban short-trip use can sometimes accelerate. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection focused on areas the MOT does not deeply assess. Check the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the tyres may be original and approaching their fifth year. Inspect the underside for stone damage or surface corrosion on the exhaust and suspension arms, particularly if the car has been stationary for long periods. Test the hybrid system under load by driving in EV mode and under acceleration to confirm the battery delivers and regenerates power smoothly. The clean MOT record is reassuring, but low-mileage hybrids demand a slightly different inspection lens than high-mileage equivalents.