2019 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 594 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 27 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.3% | 2 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 3 | Wipers | 7 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 3 |
| 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 | 23.1% | 137 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 53 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 36 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 11 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 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 | 286 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 197 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 72 | 6.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 299 | 7.4% |
| Hybrid | 295 | 4.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 141 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 151 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 153 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | 146 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Corolla Excel Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2019 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.5% 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.
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 2019 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.1% of the 594 2019 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2019 Corolla Excel Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 6.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 594 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.