Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport 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 Gr Sport 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 Gr Sport 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 Gr Sport HEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 733 vehicles, the 2022 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 Gr Sport 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 Gr Sport HEV CVT (2022)

733 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 733 real MOT records for the 2022 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport 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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The 2022 Toyota Yaris GR Sport HEV CVT is a notably reliable car, with a 93.2% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—this is a strong indicator of build quality and engineering consistency. Dangerous defects are uncommon at just 3.7%, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

At 19,546 miles median (21,395 average), these cars are still relatively young and low-mileage, which naturally supports the strong pass rate. The average vehicle carries only 0.09 failures and 0.8 advisories per test, suggesting the hybrid powertrain and CVT gearbox are proving durable; when you next book an MOT, focus your pre-test checks on fluid levels and tyre condition rather than expecting structural problems.

The 2022 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport HEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–27k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 733 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 733 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% 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 4,309 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport HEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 40.3%

1,737

White 23.8%

1,027

Black 16%

688

Red 9.8%

424

Blue 6.1%

263

Silver 3.9%

170

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport 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.

19,546

typical

13,502

low mileage

27,203

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport HEV CVT vehicles fall between 13,502 and 27,203 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,502 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.

✓ 13,502–27,203 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Toyota Yaris Gr Sport HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 36,724 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

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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