2022 Toyota Proace City Icon EV Electric · WM72 BYB

A single recorded MOT test on this 2022 Toyota Proace City Icon EV shows a pass with two advisories concerning front tyre wear, both inner and outer edges reaching close to the legal limit at the same inspection. With only one test on file, the overall trend is limited in scope, but the fact that both front tyres were flagged simultaneously suggests an alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than simple uneven tyre ageing. The 2025 test passed cleanly with no failures or dangerous defects recorded, but the advisories warrant close attention given they concern primary steering and braking contact patches. At four years old with 14,042 recorded miles, this Proace City has averaged roughly 3,510 miles per year, which sits well below typical usage for a commercial-derived van. Lower annual mileage of this nature can mean reduced wear on major drivetrain components, brake discs, and clutches, but it also raises the possibility of extended standing periods between uses. Vehicles that spend prolonged time unused often suffer from brake disc corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, deteriorated rubber components, and reduced battery efficiency, all of which are worth factoring in even where MOT records show no defects. No testing gaps are apparent as only one test has been recorded to date, consistent with the vehicle being under three years old at first test. For the prospective buyer, the front tyre wear pattern flagged in the 2025 advisory is the most pressing item to investigate on a physical inspection. Both tyres worn on the edge simultaneously typically points to incorrect camber or tracking settings, worn suspension bushes, top mounts, or possibly a sagging coil spring causing uneven contact. During a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly clunks that correspond with steering input which may indicate worn drop links or anti-roll bar bushes. Check for pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, uneven steering effort, or a steering wheel that sits off-centre on a straight road, all of which would corroborate the geometry issue suggested by the advisory. The braking system should also be examined carefully given the low annual mileage. Light use allows surface corrosion to build on the brake discs without being cleaned off by regular firm application, and this can produce judder or vibration through the steering wheel and brake pedal on the first few stops. A standing vehicle may also show binding calipers, seized slide pins, or a firm pedal that requires excessive effort, all worth confirming with a slow test drive followed by firm stops from around 30 mph. Tyre condition across all four corners should be checked for uneven wear patterns, cracking of the sidewalls from age, and correct pressures, replacing the front pair with the alignment corrected should be anticipated as an immediate cost. Finally, given this is an electric variant, confirm the 12V auxiliary battery state and listen for any unusual inverter whine or high-voltage system warnings during a stationary systems check before committing to purchase.