2022 Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · PJ22 MMU

A relatively short DVSA history for this 2022 Toyota Corolla Icon Hybrid CVT, but the records present a broadly positive roadworthiness picture with one isolated cluster of minor defects. The 2026 test on 21 April returned a pass alongside an advisory noting that the central rear seat belt was not fitted at the time of test, which suggests the belt had been removed or stowed rather than indicating a structural failure. The earlier 2025 test on the same date shows a pass with no defects recorded, while a failure was also logged on 24 April 2025 for a non-functioning windscreen washer and an offside front wiper blade that failed to clear the screen effectively. Both items are classed as dangerous defects under the MOT inspection manual but were rectified at the same visit, and there is no recurrence in the subsequent test, indicating a stable outcome heading into the current ownership. With 49,263 miles on a four year old car, the annual mileage works out at roughly 12,316 miles, which is notably high for the model's age and considerably above the average for vehicles of this type. Three MOT tests are recorded across 2025 and 2026, with no extended gaps to suggest the vehicle was off the road, laid up, or subject to a change of keeper that delayed testing. A higher accumulation rate generally means more wear on consumables such as brake pads and discs, tyres, wiper blades, and hybrid system components including the inverter coolant pump and high voltage battery thermal management, so a prospective purchase should be viewed with that usage pattern in mind rather than as a lightly run example. For a test drive specifically, attention should be given to the offside front wiper linkage and motor operation, as the 2025 failure on that side suggests the mechanism was at the end of its service life; confirm even pressure across the screen and listen for any binding or juddering from the wiper arms. The central rear seat belt advisory also warrants physical inspection to verify the belt is now present, fully retracts, and latches cleanly, as a missing or inoperative rear centre belt is a straightforward pass-or-fail item at the next test. Beyond those recorded points, the brake pedal should be monitored for any sponginess or excessive travel, the steering for any pull or vibration under braking which would suggest warped front discs given the mileage, and the suspension for knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces which would point to worn front bushes or anti-roll bar links typical of higher mileage hybrids. On the hybrid system itself, the transition between electric and petrol propulsion should be seamless on light throttle, with no harsh shunt or excessive engine revving when the combustion unit cuts in, and the dashboard should show no warning lights related to the hybrid battery, regen braking, or tyre pressure monitoring system. Tyres should be inspected for even shoulder wear across both axles, as high annual mileage combined with the Corolla's relatively low ride height can accelerate inner edge wear if alignment is out of specification. Under the bonnet, look for signs of oil misting or staining around the engine cover and ignition coils, as well as any residue from coolant leaks near the hybrid inverter reservoir, both of which would warrant closer mechanical examination given the mileage accumulation rate recorded for this particular vehicle.