2021 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,530 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 238 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 150 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 43 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.5% | 34 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 18 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 6 |
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 | Tread depth | 65 |
| 3 | Washers | 55 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 46 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 37 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 18 |
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 | 20.6% | 1,344 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 369 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.9% | 256 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 141 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 46 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 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 | 5,211 | 4.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,246 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 70 | 5.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 6,340 | 5.0% |
| Hybrid | 190 | 3.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 188 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | 3,169 | 4.5% |
| 2025 | 3,171 | 5.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Yaris Excel Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.7% 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 Excel Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
95.1% of the 6,530 2021 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Yaris Excel Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2021 Yaris Excel Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 5.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,530 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.