2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,653 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 97.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 127 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.5% | 68 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 67 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 31 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.1% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 209 |
| 2 | Wipers | 56 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 46 |
| 4 | Washers | 24 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 322 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.0% | 232 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.8% | 221 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 84 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 75 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,881 | 2.3% |
| 30-60k | 737 | 3.7% |
| 60-90k | 32 | 6.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 167 | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 4,482 | 2.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Yaris Cross Excel Hev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 2.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel Hev Autos pass their MOT?
97.5% of the 4,653 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Excel Hev Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by tyres (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Yaris Cross Excel Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.3% in the 0-30k band to 6.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,653 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.