2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,836 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 95.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.3% in the 60-90k group versus 3.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.1% | 88 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 67 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.3% | 65 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 31 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 5 |
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 | 87 |
| 2 | Washers | 50 |
| 3 | Wipers | 48 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 45 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 5 |
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 | 13.0% | 369 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.0% | 170 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.4% | 154 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 72 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.9% | 54 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 17 |
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 | 2,011 | 3.4% |
| 30-60k | 749 | 6.8% |
| 60-90k | 65 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 121 | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 2,712 | 4.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.3% 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.
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 Icon Hev Autos pass their MOT?
95.5% of the 2,836 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2022 Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,836 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.