2022 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,629 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.3% in the 60-90k group versus 4.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 190 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 176 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 134 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 39 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 129 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 100 |
| 3 | Washers | 76 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 68 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 40 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 38 |
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% | 1,006 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.0% | 392 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.3% | 242 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 137 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 56 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 36 |
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 | 4,530 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 940 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 131 | 18.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 241 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 5,384 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Yaris Icon Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.4% 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 (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.
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 Icon Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 5,629 2022 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Does the 2022 Yaris Icon Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 18.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,629 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.