2022 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,737 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 156 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.3% | 61 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 54 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 35 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 3 |
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 | 56 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 54 |
| 3 | Wipers | 46 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 37 |
| 5 | Washers | 21 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 14 |
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 | 17.9% | 850 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.5% | 211 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.6% | 171 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 95 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 34 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 25 |
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 | 4,266 | 4.1% |
| 30-60k | 437 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 157 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 4,571 | 4.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Yaris Excel Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.3% 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.
- Visibility (1.3% 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 (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Excel Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
95.6% of the 4,737 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by visibility (1.3%).
Does the 2022 Yaris Excel Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,737 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.