Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,441 vehicles, the 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD (2022)

1,441 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD

CarHunch analysed 1,441 real MOT records for the 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 GR Yaris Circuit passes its MOT first time in 89.4% of cases, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects show up in just 3.5% of vehicles—well below concern level. This is a genuinely reliable car for its age and mileage profile.

At a median of 10,541 miles, these cars are lightly used for 2-year-olds, which explains the low failure rate of 0.07 per vehicle. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully because low mileage can hide deferred maintenance, and pay attention to any advisories around fluid levels and wear items that tend to creep up on low-use cars.

The 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 6k–17k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,441 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,441 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	1,440	96.2%	0.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,955 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 54.5%

2,699

Black 22.1%

1,096

Red 21.7%

1,076

Grey 1.6%

Green 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,541

typical

5,911

low mileage

16,784

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WD vehicles fall between 5,911 and 16,784 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,911 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,911–16,784 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Toyota Gr Yaris Circuit 4WDs sit.

⚠ Over 22,658 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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