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

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 Excel HEV CVT?

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 Excel HEV CVT?

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 Excel HEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,323 vehicles, the 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.5%, 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 Excel HEV CVT?

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 Excel HEV CVT (2022)

4,323 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 4,323 real MOT records for the 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Toyota Yaris hybrid is a genuinely reliable performer: 94.8% of cars pass their first MOT, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 2.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect. The extremely low failure rate of 0.07 per vehicle reflects Toyota's build quality and the inherent robustness of hybrid powertrains.

At just under 16,000 miles median mileage, these cars are lightly used, which partly explains the strong results—but the real story is durability: when failures do occur, they're minor (0.5 advisories per car on average), suggesting sound engineering rather than luck. If you're buying one used, focus on full service history and check the hybrid battery warranty status; otherwise, you're looking at a car that statistically demands very little.

The 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–22k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.5% 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. 2.3% 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 21,890 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 23.5%

5,140

White 18.3%

3,998

Red 16.4%

3,581

Bronze 11.3%

2,471

Silver 10.6%

2,331

Black 9.6%

2,111

Blue 7.6%

1,658

Green 2.7%

600

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT 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.

15,689

typical

10,487

low mileage

21,895

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT vehicles fall between 10,487 and 21,895 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,487 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.

✓ 10,487–21,895 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 29,558 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

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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