2022 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric · RO22 ACX

The vehicle presents in a generally roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend. In the most recent test on 30 April 2026 at 27,495 miles, the car initially failed due to an ineffective front windscreen wiper failing to clear the glass. This minor consumable issue was rectified immediately, resulting in a clean pass, suggesting the owner is attentive to addressing basic MOT defects to maintain legal road use. The mileage pattern is consistent with a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,874 miles per year. Between the April 2025 test at 22,313 miles and the April 2026 test at 27,495 miles, the car covered 5,182 miles. This low annual usage typically places less strain on the hybrid drivetrain, suspension components, and brake system compared to high-mileage city cars. A buyer should pay specific attention to the offside rear shock absorber which was flagged with light misting of oil during the April 2025 inspection. While a light misting of oil does not warrant an immediate failure, it indicates the beginning of a seal degradation that requires periodic physical inspection for signs of leakage. Given the low mileage, the component is likely not near the end of life, but the buyer should verify the misting has not progressed to a significant leak since the last advisory.