Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto?

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 Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto?

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 Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto?

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 Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,323 vehicles, the 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.7%, 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 Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto?

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 Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto (2022)

4,323 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 4,323 real MOT records for the 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto. 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 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto is exceptionally reliable, with a 95.3% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—this is one of the strongest performances you'll see. Dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.7% of the cohort, so safety concerns are minimal.

At an average mileage of 20,634 miles for a two-year-old car, these are relatively low-mileage examples, which explains the sparkling test results. The average vehicle has suffered only 0.07 failures and 0.3 advisories per test, meaning most owners are experiencing trouble-free ownership—if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection is less critical than with older stock, but still verify service history to lock in this reliability advantage.

The 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–26k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 4,323 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 4,323 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 19,242 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 25.5%

4,899

White 21.3%

4,098

Red 15.8%

3,047

Silver 15.5%

2,991

Black 9.8%

1,890

Blue 8.4%

1,612

Bronze 3.7%

705

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto 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.

18,812

typical

13,278

low mileage

25,771

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Auto vehicles fall between 13,278 and 25,771 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,278 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.

✓ 13,278–25,771 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel HEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 34,790 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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