2022 Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric · MK22 NTX

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2022 Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT was conducted on 23 February 2026, at which point the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows an equally clean pass from 30 January 2025, indicating a stable and well-maintained mechanical condition across the recorded testing history. With no advisories concerning brake condition, tyre wear, suspension components, or exhaust emissions present on either test, there is no documented evidence of recurring wear items or developing faults. The absence of any failure points or even advisory notices suggests that, from a statutory roadworthiness perspective, the vehicle has been kept in a consistently serviceable state throughout its short MOT history. Recorded mileage stands at 13,403 miles over a four-year ownership period, equating to an average of roughly 3,351 miles annually. This represents notably low usage for a modern passenger vehicle and is well below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 mile per year threshold often associated with average driving patterns. Such low annual mileage can suggest predominantly short urban journeys, light personal use, or extended periods of standing between uses. While lower mileage generally equates to reduced wear on major drivetrain and suspension components, it can conversely allow for time-related degradation of items such as brake discs, rubber components, and fluid systems. The very low odometer reading for a four-year-old hybrid should be verified against service book records to ensure consistency and to confirm that annual maintenance has been carried out regardless of distance travelled. Given the clean MOT record, physical inspection should focus on age and standing-related deterioration rather than active wear items. Tyre sidewalls should be examined closely for perishing or cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of tread depth, and a vehicle of this vintage may still be fitted with its original tyres if mileage has been limited. Brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, particularly on the rear axle, as prolonged standing can lead to bind or judder from corroded friction surfaces; on a test drive, listen for scraping or grinding on initial movement and feel for any pulsation through the brake pedal. The hybrid 12V auxiliary battery and the high-voltage traction battery state of health should both be checked, as vehicles that stand for extended periods can suffer from battery degradation; a diagnostic health report from a Toyota main dealer would provide reassurance on this front. Given the calendar age of the vehicle, time-based servicing should also be verified even with low mileage. Brake fluid is typically renewed every two years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature, engine coolant and hybrid inverter coolant may require periodic replacement, and the transmission fluid in the CVT unit along with hybrid system oil should be confirmed as serviced within manufacturer intervals. Coolant hoses, CV joint gaiters, and suspension bushes should be visually inspected for any perishing or cracking from age rather than mileage. On a road test, pay attention to any clunks from the suspension over bumps, uneven tyre wear indicating misalignment, or warning lights relating to the hybrid system on the dashboard. A full Toyota dealer service history with corresponding stamps would significantly strengthen buyer confidence given the unusually low mileage recorded.