2020 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,112 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.4% in the 60-90k group versus 5.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 141 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.2% | 133 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 84 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.3% | 54 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 30 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 112 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 54 |
| 3 | Washers | 52 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 50 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 48 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 27 |
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 | 20.7% | 850 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.1% | 497 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 215 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 94 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 83 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 28 |
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 | 2,869 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,087 | 7.9% |
| 60-90k | 134 | 13.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 2,730 | 6.4% |
| Hybrid | 1,382 | 5.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,374 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 1,347 | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 1,383 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Yaris Icon Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 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 (3.2% 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 (2.0% 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 Yaris Icon Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
93.9% of the 4,112 2020 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.2%).
Does the 2020 Yaris Icon Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,112 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.