2020 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,708 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.8% | 560 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.4% | 393 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 202 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.3% | 38 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 29 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 349 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 183 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 168 |
| 4 | Washers | 97 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 58 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 40 |
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 | 20.5% | 2,404 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.1% | 951 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 638 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 389 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 102 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 83 |
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 | 5,494 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,253 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,273 | 8.6% |
| 90-120k | 447 | 6.7% |
| 120-150k | 165 | 9.7% |
| 150k+ | 76 | 9.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 7,552 | 6.0% |
| Hybrid | 4,156 | 6.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 255 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 3,875 | 6.9% |
| 2024 | 3,756 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 3,796 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Corolla Excel Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.8% 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 (3.4% 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 (1.7% 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 2020 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 11,708 2020 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by visibility (3.4%).
Does the 2020 Corolla Excel Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 9.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,708 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.