2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Dynamic HEV Auto 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · NG71 YOO

A 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid with this DVSA profile presents itself as a mechanically uneventful proposition, having passed both recorded MOT tests on 13 January 2025 and 6 January 2026 with no advisories or defects logged against any component. The absence of any flagged items across two consecutive tests covering a full annual cycle suggests that the suspension, braking system, exhaust, steering, lighting, and underbody components inspected under the current MOT regime have not deteriorated to a level requiring even advisory comment. For a hybrid crossover that combines an internal combustion engine with ancillary hybrid system hardware, this clean two-year record is reassuring, particularly as hybrid-specific items such as the high-voltage system shielding and conventional ancillaries are both within scope of standard MOT inspection. The recorded mileage of 27,145 miles over an approximate four-year span equates to an annual accumulation of around 6,786 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a small family crossover. The mileage progression between the two recorded tests indicates roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles of use across the intervening twelve months, consistent with regular mixed driving rather than long periods of standing or unusually high motorway mileage. There are no gaps in testing history suggestive of SORN periods or off-road storage that would raise concerns about seized brakes, deteriorated rubber components, or hybrid battery conditioning issues. This even usage profile is mechanically favourable, as it tends to keep consumable wear proportionate and allows lubricants and brake systems to remain functionally exercised rather than degraded through disuse. For a buyer conducting an inspection, the lack of specific advisories means that particular attention should be directed towards the components most commonly subject to wear on a hybrid crossover of this mileage and age. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or creaking from the suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the rear torsion beam and front lower arms, and feel for imprecise steering or uneven tyre wear which could indicate alignment or bush wear not yet flagged. The braking system should be assessed for smooth pedal response without vibration, and the hybrid transition between friction braking and regenerative systems should occur without abrupt intervention; on a Yaris Cross of this generation, any grinding from the rear drums or binding from the rear caliper mechanism would warrant closer inspection. Given the relatively modest mileage, the brake discs are likely still within service life, but the pads should be physically inspected for remaining friction material. The hybrid powertrain itself, while not directly tested under MOT, should be checked for smooth transition between electric and petrol propulsion, and the under-bonnet area inspected for any oil misting or residue around the petrol engine, which is the more mechanically stressed element of this drivetrain. Tyre condition should be examined for even wear across both axles, as the relatively low annual mileage can sometimes mask alignment issues through gradual wear rather than rapid deterioration. Because the MOT record is unblemished, there is no specific component history to target for known failure points, which means a general but thorough inspection of the items the MOT does not fully cover, including wheel bearings for any rotational noise, coolant and hybrid inverter condition, and overall interior and bodywork corrosion, should form the core of any pre-purchase evaluation.