2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Design HEV Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LO71 EUD

A recurring and identical TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) defect sits at the centre of this Yaris Cross's MOT history, having been cited as a present and correct reason for failure on both 2024-12-17 and 2025-12-15, with the second test on 2025-12-15 recorded as a pass after presumably addressing the issue. In all other respects the record is completely clean, with no advisories, corrosion notes, brake, suspension, or emissions issues recorded across either test. The fact that the same non-structural, safety-related electronic fault has appeared on two consecutive annual tests, a year apart, indicates a persistent underlying issue rather than a one-off sensor battery expiry, and any prospective buyer should view this as an unresolved pattern rather than a closed chapter. With 42,821 miles recorded at just over four years of age, the vehicle is averaging roughly 10,700 miles annually, which is a steady and typical accumulation rate for a car of this type and age. There are no large mileage gaps between tests that would suggest prolonged standing, and no sudden jumps that would hint at heavy use or clock irregularities. Mechanically, this level of use is consistent with normal wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres, but not high enough to flag any particular drivetrain concern at this stage on the hybrid powertrain. The continuous testing pattern, with annual entries on 2024-12-17 and 2025-12-15, confirms the car has been in regular road use throughout the period covered. Given that the only recorded defect relates to the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, any inspection or test drive should focus disproportionately on confirming that this fault has genuinely been rectified. Ask for documentary evidence of the replacement sensors, a recent diagnostic scan showing the system learning new IDs, or a printout from a tyre bay showing all four wheels registering the correct pressure live. On the test drive, after the car has been sitting, check that no TPMS warning lamp illuminates on the dashboard during the ignition-on bulb check, and inflate each tyre a few psi then deflate it to confirm the system actually warns the driver in real time, rather than simply clearing the MOT tester. Some aftermarket sensor faults on the Yaris Cross are caused by corroded valve stems rather than the sensors themselves, so a close look at the metal valve cores for verdigris is worthwhile. Beyond the TPMS question, a brief but targeted physical inspection is sensible given the car's age and hybrid drivetrain. Listen on start-up for any whining from the hybrid inverter coolant pump, and check the 12V auxiliary battery under the boot for terminal corrosion, as these are the most commonly replaced service items on a hybrid of this mileage. Check the rear brake drums or discs for any binding after a firm stop from speed, as hybrid regen can mask a sticking caliper, and feel through the steering for any clonks over speed bumps which would indicate wear in the rear torsion beam bushes. Finally, verify that all four tyres are the same brand, size, and tread depth, as mismatched tyres are a known cause of false TPMS readings on this platform and could explain why the warning has recurred.