2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 846 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.3% | 19 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.3% | 19 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 15 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.3% | 11 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 17 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 13 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
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 | 15.3% | 129 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.9% | 58 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.9% | 50 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 30 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 6 |
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 | 574 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 243 | 2.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 415 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 425 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 2.3% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (2.3% 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.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% 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 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Autos pass their MOT?
95.2% of the 846 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 2.3% of tests, followed by tyres (2.3%).
Does the 2021 Yaris Cross Icon Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 2.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 846 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.