2020 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,510 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 284 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.5% | 225 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 82 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 23 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 203 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 92 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 76 |
| 4 | Washers | 63 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 24 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 15 |
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 | 21.4% | 1,395 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.8% | 506 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.9% | 320 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 241 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 45 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 41 |
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 | 3,450 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,465 | 6.8% |
| 60-90k | 442 | 8.4% |
| 90-120k | 107 | 4.7% |
| 120-150k | 33 | 3.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 4,296 | 6.1% |
| Hybrid | 2,214 | 5.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 74 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 2,133 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 2,114 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 2,182 | 6.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Corolla Gr Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (3.5% 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 (1.3% 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 2020 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 6,510 2020 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.5%).
Does the 2020 Corolla Gr Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 3.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,510 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.