2022 Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · MJ72 PLN

An uncommon amount of MOT history for a 2022 hybrid Corolla exists here, yet the recorded roadworthiness picture is broadly favourable. Across five tests spanning 2023 through to the most recent pass on 24 June 2026, no failures have been logged, and the only advisories ever raised were both issued at the same January 2023 test. The latest examination returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, matching the outcomes of the three prior 2024 and 2025 tests. There is, however, one important caveat to this otherwise clean record: the advisories raised in early 2023 related to front tyre wear close to the legal limit and worn on the inner or outer edge, which is often a symptom of an underlying geometry or suspension issue rather than simple tyre ageing. That single advisory, recorded when the car was barely a year old and likely still on relatively low mileage, warrants close attention on inspection. The usage profile of this vehicle is unusually high for a 2022 hybrid in this class. Covering 135,740 miles over roughly four years equates to around 33,900 miles per year, which is broadly double what a typical private Corolla would accumulate. This level of annual mileage carries direct mechanical consequences for a hybrid powertrain and chassis, including accelerated wear on friction materials, suspension components, drivetrain mounts, and the high-voltage battery cycling. The MOT record itself shows tests at 2023, mid-2024, mid-2025, late 2025 and mid-2026, which implies no extended off-road lay-up and is consistent with continuous service use. With this mileage, even though no defects have been recorded recently, components typically replaced at longer intervals on lower-mileage cars may be approaching or past their service thresholds. Given the 2023 advisory about edge wear on both front tyres at the same time, wheel alignment and suspension geometry should be a primary focus on inspection. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts. Check that the steering returns smoothly to centre without delay or pull, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel at speed, which can suggest worn front track rod ends. With high mileage, also inspect the rear suspension components for similar wear, including coil springs and trailing arm bushes, as these tend to deteriorate alongside the front. A thorough inspection on a lift is strongly advised to check for any play in the steering and suspension joints that a road test alone may not reveal. For a hybrid at this mileage, the braking system deserves particular scrutiny even though no brake-related advisories have been recorded. Hybrid Corollas use a regenerative braking system which can lead to corrosion on the rear brake discs and pads due to reduced mechanical use, so inspect the rear discs for a sharp lip and surface rust scoring. On the test drive, apply the brakes firmly from moderate pace and check for any juddering through the pedal, which would indicate disc warping, and listen for any grinding or scraping that could suggest worn pads. Inspect the tyres for uneven shoulder wear on both axles, as the pattern observed in 2023 may have returned or progressed. Finally, check for oil seepage around the engine and transmission, listen for any unusual whirring or bearing noise from the hybrid system during the test drive, and confirm that the transition between electric and petrol propulsion is smooth, as high mileage can place unusual demands on the hybrid drive components.