2020 Toyota Yaris Launch Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,372 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Toyota Yaris Launch Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.1% | 42 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 23 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 12 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 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 | 24 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 4 |
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 | 24.6% | 338 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.1% | 193 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.5% | 62 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 32 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 31 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 1,037 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 315 | 7.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 454 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 448 | 4.0% |
| 2025 | 469 | 6.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Yaris Launch Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 Toyota Yaris Launch Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.1% 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 (1.7% 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 (0.9% 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 Launch Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 1,372 2020 Toyota Yaris Launch Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota Yaris Launch Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2020 Yaris Launch Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 7.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,372 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.