2022 Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric · SD22 VPA

The Toyota Corolla presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 29 May 2026 at 24,501 miles with zero defects recorded. This marks a clear resolution from the previous test on 15 May 2025 at 18,000 miles, where the tester flagged perishing and edge wear on both front tyres. The transition from advisory defects to a completely unblemished record suggests the previous owner addressed the tyre degradation promptly, indicating attentive rather than reactive vehicle care. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,125 miles per year is entirely typical for a four-year-old hybrid hatchback, showing no concerning gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The 6,501-mile jump between the May 2025 and May 2026 tests reflects steady, consistent annual driving rather than prolonged standing or aggressive high-mileage use. This moderate pace of wear keeps consumable components like brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes within expected service life without excessive strain. Despite the clean recent record, the 2025 advisory regarding perishing on both front tyres warrants a close visual inspection of the current tyre sidewalls, particularly if the date codes suggest the original factory rubber is still fitted. Hybrid vehicles of this generation can place subtle additional demands on suspension geometry due to regenerative braking weight transfer patterns, so a physical check of front suspension bushes and coil springs for early cracking or sag is sensible. The absence of any corrosion or structural advisories across both tests is reassuring, but an underbody inspection for surface rust on the exhaust system and subframe remains standard prudent practice for any vehicle approaching four years of age.